Substance Use Counselor - Baton Rouge Recovery Counselor

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate and empathetic professionals dedicated to substance abuse recovery
• Minimum 24 months of experience working with clients with addictive disorders or specialized training
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred
• Active LMHP license in the state of Louisiana (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or LRC)
• Strong assessment, documentation, and group facilitation skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to client advocacy and continuous care
• Must be able to manage a caseload of 10–12 residents or 20 IOP clients

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
• Professional development and support
• Variety of employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state

What You Will Do:

• Provide evidence-based counseling and support to individuals undergoing treatment for substance abuse within residential or Intensive Outpatient Programs
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and document findings within mandated timeframes
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions as ordered
• Serve as primary counselor for assigned caseload
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge preparation
• Identify and address risks such as abuse, neglect, suicidal/homicidal ideation
• Provide direct care and recovery support aligned with core addiction counseling competencies
• Supervise unlicensed or inexperienced professionals, if licensed
• Collaborate with community resources to support continued care and successful discharge

What Sets BRG Apart:

• At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence
• Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time
• From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters
• With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice
• With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care