What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Dependency Counselor position at New Solutions?
Chemical Dependency Counselor
(excellent full benefits/bonus packages, relocation assistance and much more!)
Position Responsibilities:
-Provide therapeutic counseling to individuals struggling with chemical dependency using a bio-psychosocial approach.
-Educate patients and families about the disease process of chemical dependency.
-Lead group discussions, work one-on-one with patients, and assign group activities for Mental Health Technicians.
-Assess patient needs and recommend appropriate groups.
-Complete billing charges/sheets daily.
-Utilize historic and current data to assess patient needs and provide effective counseling.
-Provide individual and group crisis intervention, as well as family clinical interventions.
-Act as a client advocate, mediator, and facilitator.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Must be licensed by the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
-LSW or LPC required.
-Current licensure by the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a LCDC II, III, or LICDC. Higher than CDCA.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31
