IOP Recovery Counselor - Flexible, Impactful

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible schedules

Fit program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Behavioral Counselor (PRN) to support patients with substance use disorders through evidence-based counseling techniques. You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with the healthcare team.

Requirements include 24 months of relevant experience, a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field, and current Louisiana LMHP licensure or supervised

Qualifications

• Twenty-four months of experience working with clients with addictive disorders or specialized addiction counseling training.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Louisiana LMHP licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or LRC) or PLPC, LMSW, RAC, CAC, and/or CIT under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and communicate findings to the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Identify and respond to abuse, neglect, suicidal risk, and homicidal risk according to facility and state regulations.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions as ordered and scheduled.
• Serve as primary counselor for up to 10-12 residential patients or 20 IOP clients.
• Develop, monitor, and update treatment plans while documenting assessments, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, care conferences, and discharge planning activities.
• Advocate for patients throughout the treatment process and encourage patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Coordinate community resources and referrals to support transitions of care.
• Provide supervision to unlicensed or inexperienced professionals when licensed and authorized.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, safety requirements, and organizational policies.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Behavioral Counselor (PRN) to support patients with substance use disorders through evidence-based counseling techniques. You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with the healthcare team.

Requirements include 24 months of relevant experience, a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field, and current Louisiana LMHP licensure or supervised