Impactful Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor

OVP HEALTH; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP Health in Kentucky (Inez) is seeking a Licensed Counselor to help patients identify strengths and set educational, social, and vocational goals within a drug-free framework. The role emphasizes individual counseling, treatment planning, and progress review under program policies and regulatory requirements.

The counselor conducts individual and group sessions, maintains thorough patient records, orients new patients to the program, and updates treatment plans as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• One year of experience with substance abuse patients preferred.
• Must possess substance abuse certification and licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions regularly.
• Lead group counseling sessions as required.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures.
• Develop formal treatment plans and update progress per state guidelines.
• Maintain complete and organized patient records.
• Stay updated on current drug abuse treatment information and trends.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

LPCC licensure eligibility

Record keeping

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients

Job description

OVP Health in Kentucky (Inez) is seeking a Licensed Counselor to help patients identify strengths and set educational, social, and vocational goals within a drug-free framework. The role emphasizes individual counseling, treatment planning, and progress review under program policies and regulatory requirements.

The counselor conducts individual and group sessions, maintains thorough patient records, orients new patients to the program, and updates treatment plans as required.