Licensed Counselor: Behavioral Health & Addiction Care

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Leave benefits

401k match

Job summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to provide comprehensive behavioral health services. The schedule is Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with rotating Saturdays 9am–12pm.

The Counselor will deliver core and ancillary therapies, maintain treatment plans, and coordinate with referral sources, court systems, and other providers to support discharge planning. Work within a multidisciplinary team to complete all required documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Valid Louisiana state license in counseling, addiction counseling, or social work.
• At least 1 year of substance use disorder treatment modalities with DSM-V experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to assigned clients; conduct group therapies, individual counseling, and family therapy as per treatment plans.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies, participate in case planning conferences, and attend court hearings when necessary.
• Maintain contact with agency personnel and client’s support network regarding progress and crises.
• Maintain clinical case files including assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and discharge summaries.
• Apply ASAM Criteria to treatment planning and ensure documentation is up-to-date.
• Collaborate with other departments; support initial and concurrent authorizations; assist with billing processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to provide comprehensive behavioral health services. The schedule is Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with rotating Saturdays 9am–12pm.

The Counselor will deliver core and ancillary therapies, maintain treatment plans, and coordinate with referral sources, court systems, and other providers to support discharge planning. Work within a multidisciplinary team to complete all required documentation and compliance.