Substance Use Disorder Counselor

About the role

Applegate Recovery is an addiction treatment program that provides medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do. The licensed counselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder. Utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, the counselor will help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable them to experience improved quality of life. Through collaboration with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, the counselor will play a vital role in evaluating patient progress and developing an individualized plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need, best practices and state regulations; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Conducts 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 be an LISW, LPCC, LPC, AADC, or ADC
• 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’ life
• Eligible employees may apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP), which offers student loan repayment assistance for qualified professionals based on approved work locations (approved through HRSA, with guidelines such as county suicide rate; not all locations qualify).
• Sign‑on bonus for eligible applicants (offered for a limited time; details discussed during interview).