OTP Staff Counselor ($4,000 Sign on Bonus)

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Services
• Conduct admissions assessments, initial and ongoing clinical assessments, and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized plans of care addressing social, environmental, psychological, vocational, medical, and familial factors, including maladaptive patterns of substance use and high-risk behaviors.
• Establish and monitor measurable SMART goals with each patient.
• Provide individual and group counseling in accordance with OTP and Cedar policy-defined frequency requirements.
• Educate patients on substance use disorder (SUD), relapse prevention, and recovery strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as clinically indicated.
• Assist patients in developing aftercare plans and facilitate referrals to community resources and external providers.
• Program Compliance & Documentation
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Orient patients to program policies and procedures within 24 hours and again within 30 days of admission.
• Review drug screen results using clinically appropriate, non-stigmatizing language and complete benzodiazepine action plans when results are inconsistent with prescribed or approved substances.
• Submit and document code change requests, including required diversion control plan education.
• Complete and update Central Registry information as required.
• Maintain licensure/certification and complete required continuing education.
• Maintain a HIPAA-compliant, secure work environment to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Care Coordination & Operations
• Serve as liaison for patients requesting dose changes to promote dose stability or support voluntary/involuntary withdrawal, providing increased counseling when appropriate.
• Facilitate transfers to other programs and ensure continuity of care through timely exchange of records in compliance with privacy standards.
• Coordinate guest dosing arrangements as needed.
• Process consents, releases of information (ROIs), standing orders, transfers, and letters of attendance.
• Conduct no-show outreach and support patient re-engagement efforts.
• Participate in interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Report to the Clinical Supervisor for supervision and clinical guidance.
• Perform additional clinical or operational duties as assigned to support patient care and clinic needs.

Cedar Recovery Values

• Love unconditionally, forgive habitually, and demonstrate mercy.
• Treat patients better than they expect to be treated.
• Support progress toward recovery goals and improved health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related human services field. (Completed or in progress)
• LCSW or LPC licensure is a plus but not required for this position.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and referral processes.
• Proficiency with EMR systems, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Zoom.

Position Type & Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 8-hour shifts. (Hybrid Schedule)
• Rotating Saturdays: 6 AM – 9 AM
• Must be available to respond to clinical team needs as required.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience and education.