Licensed Addiction Counselor: One-on-One & Group Therapy

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

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.