Substance Abuse Counselor- FEE FOR SERVICE

Position Overview:

Seeking Full Time, Part Time and Fee For Service Substance Abuse Counselor. This is a clinical position involving the engagement of clientele in a therapeutic relationship with the goal of fostering cognitive and behavioral change to improve overall client functioning.

Qualifications for the position:

Bachelor’s degree in an approved human service related field preferred. 1 year of clinical experience within a drug and alcohol setting preferred. Full certification as an addictions counselor (CADC/CAADC) preferred but not required, Master's degree preferred but not required, Professional License or License eligible preferred but not required (ie: LSW, LCSW, LPC).

• Conduct intake screening/assessments and make appropriate treatment recommendations based on ASAM level of care assessment; including but not limited to referrals to inpatient treatment level of care, community services or applicable resources or treatment as identified by biopsychosocial assessment.
• Schedule and conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions in person or via electronic platform.
• Participate in clinical consultations with treatment team on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate clinical treatment with referral sources.
• Complete all required case management as set by company policy and funding source requirements.
• Facilitate communication that may include communication between billing, Utilization review, Accounting and Clinical departments with the organization.
• Represent agency within the community in a professional manner.
• Collect co-pay, deductibles, and co-insurance payments, record and submit to Accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.
• Must be able to operate a computer, fax machine, telephone system, and video equipment.

Compensation has been set as follows:

Initial Assessments – $60.00

Individual Sessions - $30.00

Group Session Outpatient (1 hour) - $40.00

Group Session Outpatient (1.5 hour) - $55.00

Group Session Intensive Outpatient (3 hour) - $110.00

Training - $16.00

Administrative Time - $15.00

Supervision - $21.00