LCSW/LPC, Licensed Counselor

SaVida Health; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SaVida Health in Front Royal, VA is seeking an independently licensed clinician (LCSW or LPC) to provide outpatient mental health and substance use counseling on weekdays. The role requires a Master’s degree and licensure, plus at least one year of experience in substance misuse and mental health counseling.

The clinician will complete intake, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge planning, and coordinate with providers; strong documentation and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work or allied health field is required.
• Licensed independence (LCSW or LPC) in good standing is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in substance misuse treatment is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in mental health counseling is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of quality care via documentation/communication with collaborative providers.
• Provide referrals for alternative levels of care as needed.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate required services in crises.
• Document all clinical content per agency requirements.
• Review client progress quarterly and update treatment plans.

Skills

EMRs

MS Word

MS Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Master's Degree in counseling or social work

Independent licensure (LCSW/LPC) in good standing

Job description

About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.

(LCSW or LPC)

Front Royal, VA

Full-Time Weekdays

About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.

Description

The independently licensed clinician is responsible for providing mental health and substance abuse counseling services to clients in an outpatient setting. This individual will complete all relevant paperwork in a timely fashion as required by agency, regulatory bodies and managed care organizations; this includes but is not limited to: intake paperwork, psychosocial assessments and client mental health and substance use disorder treatment history, treatment plans, session notes, discharge and aftercare plans, collaborative forms and assessments, billing forms and insurance authorizations.

• Provide continuity of quality care as evidenced by documentation/communication with collaborative providers and agencies
• Provide referrals for alternative levels of care as needed
• Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Document all clinical content per agency requirements
• Review client progress on a quarterly basis and update treatment plans to reflect changes in treatment plan goals

Position Requirements

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work or other allied health field and Independent (LCSW and LPC) in good standing.
• One year experience working in the substance misuse treatment field
• One year experience working in the mental health counseling field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience providing individual, couples and/or group counseling, diverse populations
• Excellent, verbal, written and computer skills; EMRs, MS Word, MS Excel preferred
• Ability to work with individuals, groups, bilingual/bicultural preferred

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.