Licensed Counselor – Behavioral Health & Recovery Support

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Leave benefits

Job summary

OdysseyHouse Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to join its mission of providing a continuum of care in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Counselor will follow a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule and coordinate with referral sources and courts as part of discharge planning. The role requires a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling and an LBS/W state license, with at least 1 year

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to assigned clients; conduct group therapies daily, individual counseling and/or family therapy as outlined in treatment plans.
• Co-lead group therapies and conduct family assessments/therapy as needed.
• Serve as liaison to outside agencies, attend case planning conferences and treatment meetings.
• Maintain contact with Agency personnel, client’s drug court officer, and families about progress and crises.
• Maintain clinical case files including assessments, treatment plans, notes and discharge summaries.
• Apply ASAM Criteria to treatment planning.
• Maximize services units and ensure engagement in treatment.
• Provide crisis management when indicated by client need.
• Assist with planning and organizing therapeutic client activities.
• Ensure written reports and EMR documentation are up-to-date.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; participate in quarterly trainings.
• Complete incident reports as required and adhere to contract requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling

Job description

OdysseyHouse Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to join its mission of providing a continuum of care in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Counselor will follow a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule and coordinate with referral sources and courts as part of discharge planning. The role requires a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling and an LBS/W state license, with at least 1 year