Lead Counselor

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal caseload of approximately twelve (12) patients
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and timely, including treatment plans, progress notes, ASAM assessments, biopsychosocials, discharge summaries, and group or individual therapy notes
• Ensure patients are assessed and placed into appropriate levels of care in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services as outlined in patients’ individual treatment plans
• Support development and implementation of treatment initiatives and clinical programming
• Cookordinate care with the multidisciplinary treatment team, including collaboration with Utilization Management, Clinical Coordinator, and Clinical Director to ensure UM requirements are met
• Arrange referrals and provide community resources to support patient recovery
• Ensure all required patient documentation is collected and maintained within regulated timeframes
• Submit required statistical data and reports as needed
• Provide leadership support and coverage for teammates as scheduled
• Assist with administrative tasks as required
• Lead or participate in treatment team discussions
• Report relevant patient and operational updates impacting treatment or facility operations
• Model compassionate, recovery-oriented care and support patient engagement and progress
• Attend required meetings and complete all training in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Active licensure in the state of Indiana as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in substance use treatment or a related behavioral health field
• Preferred Qualifications: Post-Master’s training in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, Five (5) years of experience in counseling or case management