What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor/Therapist - LPCMH position at Dover Comprehensive Treatment Center?
Overview
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Master's Level Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Licensed in Delaware (LPCMH required)
Part Time Schedule: 10-15 hours per week - we can be flexible with hours worked, based on candidate availability.
- Clinic Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Our Benefits:
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
- STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
- Free and unlimited access to 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
- Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team:
Dover Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Dover, DE, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
- Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related health services field required; degree must be from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in substance use disorder (SUD), detox, addiction treatment, or opioid treatment program (OTP) required
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in substance use disorder (SUD), detox, addiction treatment, or opioid treatment program (OTP) required
- Prior knowledge/experience working with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
Accepted Licenses:
- LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health) in the State of Delaware
- LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) in the State of Delaware
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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