Licensed Addiction Counselor

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards program

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is hiring a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Lakewood, WA. This contract-full-time role offers $42 per hour and a 40-hour workweek in healthcare facilities, with opportunities for one-on-one and group therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The counselor will provide crisis intervention and support for behavioral health needs, requiring a Bachelor's degree and state license in addictions/substance abuse counseling, plus 18+ years and CPR if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or public health required
• Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abuse counseling in the state of assignment required
• Experience in behavioral health guidelines, including assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of patients with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one drug and alcohol consultation to patients/clients
• Conducts individual and group therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provides crisis intervention and supports behavioral health needs including mental illness and substance use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or public health

Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abuse counseling in the state of assignment

Job description

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $42 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: LAKEWOOD, WA

The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drugand alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and grouptherapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs.The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assistswith behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmentaland learning disabilities, substance use, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work orpublic health required

• Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abusecounseling in the state of assignment required

• Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to includebehavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinicalmanagement of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issuespreferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Licensed Addiction Counselor | Licensed Addiction Counselor

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0294

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $42 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-09T18:16:17