Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counsler

Harmonmedicalrehab; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonmedicalrehab is seeking a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor to join our team. As an Addiction Counselor, you will provide counseling to alcohol and drug dependent clients as part of an interdisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient hospital or clinic settings.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping others, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals for alcohol and drug dependent clients.
• Collects and reviews referral information upon assessment of patients to determine eligibility for inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses in collaboration with treatment needs in development of multidisciplinary care plans and post-acute services.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, determines diagnosis and develops appropriate treatment plan including in-patient and other potential community-based programs in order to best meet the patient’s needs.
• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed; provides clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• If determined appropriate, conducts individual and group counseling sessions with patients.
• Updates and reviews patient records including notes on individual and group sessions.
• Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment plan and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
• Coordinates with other members of the treatment team to evaluate patient progress and make changes to treatment plan as needed.

Job description

Job Highlights

We Are Seeking a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor to Join Our Team!

Full-Time | Days | 8-Hour Shift | 8am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to helping individuals overcome addiction?

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor to join our team. As an Addiction Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients as part of an interdisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient hospital or clinic settings.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping others, we invite you to apply.

Posted Salary Range

USD $27.00 - USD $33.50 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs initial therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals for alcohol and drug dependent clients.
• Collects and reviews referral information upon assessment of patients to determine eligibility for inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses in collaboration with treatment needs in development of multidisciplinary care plans and post-acute services.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, determines diagnosis and develops appropriate treatment plan including in-patient and other potential community-based programs in order to best meet the patient’s needs.
• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed; provides clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• If determined appropriate, conducts individual and group counseling sessions with patients.
• Updates and reviews patient records including notes on individual and group sessions.
• Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment plan and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
• Coordinates with other members of the treatment team to evaluate patient progress and make changes to treatment plan as needed.