Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

About the role

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. At Wellpath, we see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals each month and a significant portion receives direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We provide ongoing training and development for both licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and we have best-in-class clinical resources.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and support individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support positive clinical outcomes and prepare individuals for discharge.
• Maintain continuity of care by collaborating with care teams and contributing clinical input to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with external providers and agencies to support ongoing treatment and post-release services.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation, provide crisis intervention, and ensure confidentiality requirements are met.

Requirements

• Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans.
• Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute clinical input to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support ongoing treatment and post-release services.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation, provide crisis intervention, and ensure confidentiality requirements are met.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma and certification required. Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.
• Experience: Experience providing SUD counseling required. Ability to practice independently preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensure or certification or license/certification eligible as required by state in which employed.