Substance Use Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need, best practices, and state regulations;
• Coincide 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 aftercare and discharge plans;
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the following in the state of Kentucky: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA);
• Prior experience working with individuals affected by chemical dependency;
• Demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population;
• Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check is required.

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’ life.

Skills

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Benefits

• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP), this program offers student loan repayment assistance for qualified professionals, based on approved work locations.

Pay

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Schedule

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