Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Lifepoint Health®; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 23,777 - 30,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Free gym memberships

Mental health services

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a full-time Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Pasco, WA. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual and group therapy, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma, prefer an AA or bachelor's degree in behavioral health, and are able to work with diverse populations. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, tuition assistance, and 401(k) match, with hourly pay ranging from $17.26 to $22.44.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Enrollment in an approved program for Substance Use Disorder Professional credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASAM assessments and counseling services to clients.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cultural competency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA in Social Services or Bachelor's in behavioral health sciences

Job description

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Full‑time position.

Overview

As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, you will provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards, focusing on the well‑being of patients and staff alike.

How You’ll Contribute

• Provides ASAM assessment, intakes, and counseling services to adult clients.
• Provides individual and family sessions, and group psychotherapy as assigned.
• Maintains accurate records and supports billing processes.
• Makes informed application of ASAM levels of care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and employee information.
• Delivers personalized care respecting spiritual and cultural differences.
• Participates in community consultation and education.
• Participates in facility treatment team meetings and communicates clinical impressions.
• Compiles comprehensive patient/family history and records data.
• Works to ensure effective performance and productivity with a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans including flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts.
• Life, accident, and critical‑illness insurance, hospital indemnity, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Well‑being programs: free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bilingual and/or English/Spanish speaking preferred; ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• AA in Social Services or equivalent (90 quarter/60 semester credits) or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health sciences.
• Enrollment in an approved school and gaining experience required for a Substance Use Disorder Professional credential.

Salary

Hourly range: $17.26–$22.44.

EEOC Statement

Lourdes Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavior Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.