Admissions Counselor I: Help Adults Recover

American Addiction Centers; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Addiction Centers in Las Vegas is seeking a Counselor I to provide individual, group and family counseling, conduct initial and ongoing assessments, and participate in treatment planning.

You will collaborate with the treatment team, ensure documentation meets licensure requirements, and support patients across inpatient and outpatient settings while upholding HIPAA and state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences required.
• CADC-I certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a behavioral healthcare field strongly preferred.
• Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family counseling.
• Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and ongoing required assessments.
• Participate in Treatment team and provide service coordination as needed for patients.
• Advocate and communicate with UR department on all aspects of patient care.
• Maintain a full patient caseload.
• Ensure documentation meets contract, licensure, accreditation and standards in a timely manner.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
• Identify, evaluate, and address situations potentially harmful to patients and report concerns.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Counseling

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences

CADC-I

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

American Addiction Centers in Las Vegas is seeking a Counselor I to provide individual, group and family counseling, conduct initial and ongoing assessments, and participate in treatment planning.

You will collaborate with the treatment team, ensure documentation meets licensure requirements, and support patients across inpatient and outpatient settings while upholding HIPAA and state standards.