Addiction Counselor

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in related field
• Active state licensure

Schedules:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Compensation:

• $60-$70K yearly Benefits (Vision, Medical, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off, Family Leave)

We’re looking for people who are excited to join our passionate, authentic, and courageous team. We’re uncompromising in the pursuit of excellence: our core values are more than just words on a page - we live and breathe them. To work at Landmark Recovery is to make a promise to help our patients achieve their wildest dreams. Our mission is to unlock human potential and save a million lives over the next hundred years.

Landmark Recovery operates Residential Treatment Programs for individuals with Substance Abuse Disorder. We seek not merely to restore sobriety, but to transform our patients’ worlds from a state of everlasting darkness to vibrant technicolor. We believe that treatment is local, individualized, holistic and relational. We’re currently in several states and are rapidly growing nationally. Learn more at https://landmarkrecovery.com/.

Summary
Are you a compassionate, skilled addiction counselor eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of those struggling with addiction? Do you have a deep understanding of the complexities of substance abuse and the dedication to guide patients through their journey to recovery?
Our ideal Addiction Counselor embodies the following qualities:

• Empathetic, patient, and committed to helping others overcome addiction.
• Knowledgeable about various therapeutic approaches and able to adapt to patients' individual needs.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering open and honest dialogue with patients.
• Adept at building rapport and trust with patients, encouraging a supportive therapeutic environment.
• Collaborative, working well with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Organized and able to manage caseloads effectively.
• Committed to continued professional growth and learning, staying current on best practices in addiction treatment.
• Upholds the highest ethical standards and adheres to professional guidelines.
• Possesses high emotional intelligence (EQ), demonstrating empathy and understanding in patient interactions.
• Capable of handling high-stress situations with composure and professionalism.
• Nimble and adaptable, able to adjust to changing circumstances and tailor treatment approaches accordingly.
• Proactive problem-solver, identifying and addressing issues in patient care with initiative.
• Open and eager for feedback, continuously striving to improve personal and professional skills.
• Prioritizes patient safety and success, ensuring the highest quality of care is provided.

You will not only thrive but enjoy your time at Landmark Recovery if:

• You have a strong desire to support individuals on their journey to recovery and personal growth.
• You excel at developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to address patients' specific needs.
• You possess the ability to connect with and support diverse populations, creating an inclusive therapeutic space.
• You value collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to enhancing patient care.
• You are committed to continued professional development and staying current on the latest evidence-based practices in addiction treatment.
• You have a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility, upholding ethical guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities
Our addiction counselors plan, conduct, and improve individual therapy sessions for patients. This role works independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of an integrating team. Our addiction counselor:

• Are responsible for a set of assigned patients
• Select appropriate treatment modalities and carry them out in individual sessions
• Assist with all discharge planning patient needs including FMLA, Short Term Disability, and Sober Housing needs
• Attend Treatment Team meetings as needed
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with everyone, especially on the treatment teams
• Work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
• Do additional duties as assigned
• Report directly to the Clinical Director