Licensed Counselor - Behavioral Health & Substance Use Care

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Paid leave

Job summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to join our mission of providing a comprehensive continuum of care in Louisiana, spanning primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Counselor will deliver specialized services for the assigned caseload, lead core and ancillary group therapies weekly, provide individual counseling, and, when appropriate, family therapy, while maintaining communication with referral sources,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling.
• A valid Louisiana State issued license in either counseling, addiction counseling, or social work.
• At least 1 year of substance use disorder treatment modalities (emphasis on Minnesota Model) and DSM-V experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to assigned clients, conduct group therapies daily, and provide individual and family counseling per treatment plans.
• Function as liaison to outside agencies, participate in case planning conferences, and attend court hearings when required.
• Maintain clinical case files with assessments, treatment plans, notes, and discharge summaries.
• Apply ASAM Criteria to treatment planning and ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Collaborate with Bayou Health providers for authorizations and coordinate billing and related documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

DSM-V experience

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 join our mission of providing a comprehensive continuum of care in Louisiana, spanning primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Counselor will deliver specialized services for the assigned caseload, lead core and ancillary group therapies weekly, provide individual counseling, and, when appropriate, family therapy, while maintaining communication with referral sources,