Addiction Recovery Counselor - Outpatient (Onsite, FT)

Victory Addiction Recovery Center; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana seeks an Outpatient Counselor to provide treatment and counseling services to individuals recovering from addictions. The role involves conducting client assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and coordinating aftercare within an onsite setting.

The counselor will document care meticulously, collaborate with insurance carriers, and conduct educational workshops for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction or related field required; 3+ years of post-Bachelor experience in addictions or counseling.
• Master’s degree in related field required with 1+ year of post-Master experience in addictions or therapy. Must be from an accredited college or university.
• Must have current licensure or certifications as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required; First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focusing on history, presentation, and need for treatment.
• Lead assigned group, individual or family counseling sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes; document care and incidents clearly.
• Coordinate aftercare documentation and liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Provide case management and educational workshops within hospital and community.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling sessions

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Insurance liaison

Education/workshops

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field

Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field

Job description

Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana seeks an Outpatient Counselor to provide treatment and counseling services to individuals recovering from addictions. The role involves conducting client assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and coordinating aftercare within an onsite setting.

The counselor will document care meticulously, collaborate with insurance carriers, and conduct educational workshops for clients and families.