Substance Abuse Counselor (Hybrid)

Counselor (Full-time)

Hybrid work schedule, 3 days in office, 2 days remote

$8,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule may vary, early morning hours, some weekend availability needed

*Located at Recovery Works Morgan, in Martinsville, IN *

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

As a Counselor, you will oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment. You will be responsible for the coordination and continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up of the patients. You will promote performance improvement and service delivery by providing comprehensive psychological therapy directed towards addressing the causes and effects of the patient’s addiction by providing substance abuse counseling for assigned patients including family and group therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program.
• Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.
• Assure all clinical documentation and patient charts updated in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis.
• Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
• Perform treatment plan reviews.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Review counselor documentation and sign off on documentation as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinic Director
• Assist with the overall direction and development of all substance abuse services.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and grievance hearings as needed.
• Conduct/assist with weekly staff meetings with the counseling team.
• Conduct/assist with ongoing review of counselor’s case files to ensure compliance with Federal, State and PTC requirements.
• Assist Clinical Supervisor/Director with annual performance reviews of the counseling staff.
• Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director as needed in state and CARF inspections, staff meetings and other areas.
• Assist with in-service training to clinical teammates on regularly scheduled basis.
• Monitors clinical records regularly for quality and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Conducts mock inspections.
• Perform intakes on new patients.
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provides training and technical assistance to community agencies as requested.
• Provides guidance to counselors in managing difficult or complex patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files on each patient on their caseload and team caseload per federal, state and PTC requirements.
• Oversees substance abuse counseling case assignments and discharges.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/ State requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree specializing in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• Three (3) years’ experience in substance use, mental health, or related field.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• Counselors must be credentialed as any of the following under the Department of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA):
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
  • Psychologist
  • Physician
  • Advanced Practice Nurse or a Certified Nursing Specialist (APRN)
  • An individual credentialed in addictions counseling by a nationally recognized credentialing body approved by the division as indicated below:
    • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant II (CADAC II)
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant III (CADAC III)
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant IV (CADAC IV)
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant V (CADAC V)
    • Addiction Professional in Training (APIT)
    • Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (ICACI)
    • Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (ICACII)
    • National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
    • National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II)
    • Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)

Benefits:

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

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