What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at West Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center?
Overview
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - LADC, AAP, LCMHC
Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday, 5:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Our Benefits:
- Semi-Annual 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 employees' 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:
West Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in West Lebanon, NH, 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 who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patients’ 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 the patient's recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely and clear, and 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
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university.
- Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.
Licenses/Certifications:
- LADC or LCHMC preferred, not required
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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