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. The licensed counselor will offer support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder, utilizing evidence‑based practices and a trauma‑informed approach to help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom‑management skills that improve quality of life. Through collaboration with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, the counselor evaluates patient progress and develops individualized plans of care.
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 biopsychosocial 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
- Perform other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
- Must hold one of the following licenses: LISW, LPCC, LPC, AADC, or ADC
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
Benefits
- Sign‑on bonus offered for eligible applicants (limited time)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Rewarding opportunity to impact individuals’ lives
- Eligible employees may apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP), which provides student loan repayment assistance for qualified professionals at approved work locations