Licensed Addiction Counselor

Job Summary:

Amergis is seeking a skilled Licensed Addiction Counselor to join our team in a part-time capacity. As a key member of our team, you will provide one-on-one drug and alcohol consultations to patients, as well as individual and group therapy in various settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides addiction-related health and psychosocial assessments
• Assists with analyzing patient health needs and establishes applicable treatment programs
• Provides individual and group treatment/therapy
• Consults unit staff on diagnosis and treatment planning when necessary
• Provides crisis intervention in accordance with clinical standards and programming
• Assigns patients to special programs or placements to meet health needs and/or legal requirements
• Provides proper clinical documentation per facility policy
• Communicates with clinical staff on treatment planning and patient goals
• Helps family members understand their role in the recovery process and assists with coping and family-related issues
• Modifies treatment programs as necessary based on observations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or public health required
• Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abuse counseling in the state of assignment required
• Experience in behavioral health guidelines, including behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, and clinical management of patients with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.