Rehabilitation Counselor

About the role

Epitec is seeking experienced and compassionate Licensed Substance Use Disorder Clinicians to provide treatment services within a correctional healthcare environment in Cranston, Rhode Island. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their recovery journey through evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services. Working alongside medical, behavioral health, and correctional professionals, you will help create a supportive, recovery-focused environment while delivering high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Bio-Psycho-Social assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices
• Provide individual counseling and therapeutic interventions
• Facilitate psychoeducational and treatment-focused group counseling sessions
• Apply ASAM Criteria for assessments, treatment planning, and level-of-care recommendations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Support discharge planning and re-entry preparation as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within electronic medical record systems
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented treatment environment
• Build rapport and provide support to individuals with substance use disorders within a correctional setting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field
• Active Rhode Island license in good standing in one of the following:
  • LCDP
  • LCDC
  • SLMHCC
  • LICSW
  • LMFT
• Experience diagnosing and treating substance use disorders
• Working knowledge of ASAM Criteria
• Experience facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in correctional, forensic, residential, or community behavioral health settings
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Professional ability to collaborate with patients, healthcare staff, and security personnel