Masters Level Clinician

American Addiction Centers; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Counselor II to provide individual, group, and family counseling. The role involves clinical assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with the UR department to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The position supports outpatient and inpatient adults and requires adherence to HIPAA, ASAM criteria, and facility standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Behavioral Sciences, is license eligible, and is prepared to work weekends and flexible

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences required (social work, counseling or psychology).
• New Masters graduates encouraged to apply; license eligible and/or actively pursue licensure/certification in substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family counseling.
• Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and ongoing required assessments.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide service coordination as needed for patients.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Case Management

HIPAA

EHR

ASAM criteria

MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences

License eligible / licensure pursuit

Tools

EHR software

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Position Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling. Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and on-going required assessments. Counselor II will demonstrate expertise in therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities and utilize evidence based practices. Counselor II will participate in Treatment team and provide service coordination as needed for patients. Counselor II will advocate and communicate with the UR department on all aspects of patient care. American Addiction Centers strives to ensure that all of our patients receive the most comprehensive care to address the issues that may impede their recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
• Initiate and provide family counseling services.
• Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned by clinical manager.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
• Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
• Demonstate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences Required (social work, counseling or psychology).
• New Masters Level Graduates are encouraged to apply
• License eligible and/or actively be willing to work towards licensure/certification in substance use.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field preferred.
• Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Counseling experience with adults, an understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Valid driver license and insurable driving record (If driving a company vehicle or if driving personal vehicle for company business; refer to Guidelines for Driving Company Vehicles).

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

Prolonged sitting at a desk

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.