Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor
Nucleus Healthcare is looking for compassionate, dedicated Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors to guide our client's patients to a life free from addiction, and into lasting, meaningful recovery.
As an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor, you will inspire, teach, and motivate patients suffering from the disease of addiction to achieve meaningful recovery by leading technology-enabled group and individual therapy and psychoeducation sessions (PHP, IOP, GOP) in our Intensive Outpatient Program. Utilizing evidence-based, trauma informed and person-centered practices, and helping clients access appropriate ancillary support services, the Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor help patients develop and sustain coping skills that support their recovery journey.
Responsibilities:
- Completes intake Biopsychosocial Assessments, including all electronic forms required by RCA, MDPH, and/or third-party payors.
- Evaluates clients’ mental and physical health, addiction severity, and/or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment. Articulates clinical rationale for recommended level of care.
- Works with clients to develop realistic treatment goals. Completes treatment plans within the required timeframe within PHP, IOP and GOP levels of care.
- Utilizes recognized therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, 12-Step, psychoanalytic, motivational interviewing, and stages of change.
- Performs individual, group, couples and family therapy and education sessions.
- Works with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery.
- Is familiar with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and can objectively discuss options with clients.
- Documents all work in the RCA Electronic Health Record, Avatar.
Licensure:
- Strong preference for therapists with clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LCPC or LCADC).
Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in social work, marital and family therapy, or a counseling-related field.
- Strong preference for candidates who have a clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LCPC or LCADC).
- Proficient in using web-collaboration tools like Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, as well as familiarity with other Microsoft Office products.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- Matched 401(k)
- PTO/holidays
- Continuing education support
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Identity theft insurance
- Pet insurance
- Much more!