Substance Abuse Counselor
About the role
Full‑time Licensed Counselor for Applegate Recovery, an addiction treatment program that provides medically‑supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. The counselor will support patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder, using evidence‑based, trauma‑informed practices to develop individualized coping techniques and symptom‑management skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services; deliver direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need, best practices, and state regulations; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
- Conduct initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services.
- Complete bio‑psychosocial assessment.
- Establish individualized treatment plan with each patient and review as clinically indicated.
- Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
- Develop after‑care and discharge plans.
- Perform other related duties as determined by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must hold an LPPC, LICDC, or LICDC‑S licensure (if there is no counseling supervisor), LCDCII, or LCDCIII with counseling supervision.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ lives.
- Eligibility to apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP), offering student loan repayment assistance for qualified professionals at approved work locations.
What to expect from us
Applegate Recovery is a progressive substance‑abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each patient achieve long‑term recovery and an improved quality of life.