Entry Level Master Addiction Counselor Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Description
(Help Patients Build a Stronger Path to Recovery)
What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate professional committed to helping individuals recover from substance use disorders through evidence-based counseling techniques.
• Twenty-four (24) months of experience working with clients who have addictive disorders or specialized training in addiction counseling.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Louisiana LMHP licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or LRC) OR PLPC, LMSW, RAC, CAC, and/or CIT working under required supervision and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, communication, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks

What You Will Do:
Provides evidence-based substance abuse counseling services for residential and/or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) patients while supporting recovery, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and communicate findings to the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Identify and respond appropriately to abuse, neglect, suicidal risk, and homicidal risk situations in accordance with facility and state regulations.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions as ordered and scheduled.
• Serve as primary counselor for up to 10-12 residential patients or 20 IOP clients.
• Develop, monitor, and update treatment plans while documenting assessments, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, care conferences, and discharge planning activities.
• Advocate for patients throughout the treatment process and encourage patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Coordinate community resources and referrals to support successful transitions of care.
• Provide supervision to unlicensed or inexperienced professionals when licensed and authorized.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, safety requirements, and all organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical - what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.
Requirements
Master's degree and 1 year of substance use preferred not required.
LMHP (LAC, LPC, LCSW, PLPC, LMSW)
CAC, RAC, CIT