Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counsler

Job Highlights

We Are Seeking a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor to Join Our Team! 

 

Full-Time | Days | 8-Hour Shift | 8am - 4:30pm

 

 

Position Summary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to helping individuals overcome addiction?

 

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor to join our team. As an Addiction Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients as part of an interdisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient hospital or clinic settings.

 

If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping others, we invite you to apply.

Posted Salary Range

USD $27.00 - USD $33.50 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs initial therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals for alcohol and drug dependent clients.
• Collects and reviews referral information upon assessment of patients to determine eligibility for inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses in collaboration with treatment needs in development of multidisciplinary care plans and post-acute services. 
• Conducts initial patient interviews, determines diagnosis and develops appropriate treatment plan including in-patient and other potential community-based programs in order to best meet the patient’s needs.
• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed; provides clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• If determined appropriate, conducts individual and group counseling sessions with patients.
• Updates and reviews patient records including notes on individual and group sessions.
• Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment plan and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
• Coordinates with other members of the treatment team to evaluate patient progress and make changes to treatment plan as needed.
• Effectively communicates with patient and medical professionals as needed regarding medical condition, changes in condition, progress and available programs in place upon discharge.
• Models and supports health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for patients.
• Works collaboratively with patient’s funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services.
• Completes paperwork requirements and maintains quality, up-to-date clinical records.
• Maintains working knowledge of other drug and alcohol treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with patients.
• Remains in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including company’s policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations.
• Participates in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Successful completion of all prerequisite requirements including education and clinical hours for a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (LADAC)
• 3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting
• Must have a valid and unencumbered LADAC license from the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice
• Must have a reliable source of transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families) 
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets