ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Myfoundationshealth; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

Job summary

A healthcare organization providing treatment services is seeking a certified OTP Counselor/Therapist for their outpatient center in Petersburg, VA. This role involves providing a range of counseling services including individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans for clients, and coordinating with medical and community resources. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and relevant counseling certifications, ensuring a focus on client recovery and support. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• LCAS or LCAS-A, LCSW or LCSW-A, LMHC or LMHC-A, or CSAC, LPC, or LP required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary counselor to address substance use disorders.
• Develops individualized treatment plans in coordination with clients.
• Provides ongoing assessment and reassessment based on clients' goals.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Provides crisis interventions when needed.
• Educates clients on substance use and community services.
• Coordinates with medical and clinical professionals.
• Ensures linkage to appropriate recovery services.
• Advocates for and assists clients in accessing services.
• Monitors and documents client progress.
• Maintains accurate service notes and documentation.
• Participates in staff and treatment team meetings.

Job description

Responsibilities

OTP Counselor/ Therapist- Outpatient

Horizon Health is seeking a certified therapist for our opioid treatment center in Petersburg, VA. The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Therapist/ Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, educational, and referral services to enrolled patients and their families as defined by OTP protocols. Counseling services include individual, group, and family counseling.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary counselor to address substance use disorders.
• Develops individualized, PCP and its ongoing revisions in coordination with the Client and ensures its implementation.
• Provides ongoing assessment and reassessment of the Client based on their PCP and goals.
• Provides individual and group counseling based on the Client’s individualized, PCP.
• Provides crisis interventions, when clinically appropriate.
• Provides substance use, health and community services education.
• Provides coordination and consultation with medical, clinical, familial, and ancillary relevant parties with Client consent.
• Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services along with arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide appropriate linkage and referrals for recovery services and supports.
• Informs the Client about benefits, community resources, and services.
• Advocates for and assists the Client in accessing benefits and services.
• Monitors and documents the status of the Client’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP.
• Maintains accurate service notes and documentation for all interventions provided; and
• Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• LCAS or LCAS-A, LCSW or LCSW-A, LMHC or LMHC-A, or CSAC, LPC, or LP required.

EOE

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