OTP Counselor-CADC-I

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

401K plan

Paid time off and holidays

Diversity events

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. seeks a qualified clinician to provide individual and group counseling to patients enrolled in the Opioid Treatment Program. Early morning hours and a Monday–Friday schedule are required, with 40 hours per week.

The role emphasizes relapse prevention, coordination with medical staff, and thorough documentation of treatment plans, adhering to HIPAA and regulatory standards. CSAC-I or LCAS registration and 1+ year of SUD/MAT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration with NCSAPPB as CSAC-I, LCAS.
• At least 1 year of experience with substance use disorder patients preferred.
• Experience in medication assisted treatment programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to OTP patients.
• Coordinate care with clinical and medical teams.
• Document interactions and maintain treatment plans and adherence to standards.
• Monitor patient progress and clinical activities per regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and families on opioid use disorder and MAT.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
• Adhere to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Relapse prevention

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

CSAC-I / LCAS registration

Job description

Career Opportunities with Coastal Horizons Center

Careers At Coastal Horizons Center

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 5:30 am - 2:00 pm, Full Time,40hrs/week

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/ EXPERIENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must have high school diploma, equivalent, or higher combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery based concepts

Registration with NCSAPPB as CSAC-I, LCAS

One year or more of experience working with substance use disorder patients preferred

One year or more of experience working within medication assisted treatment programs preferred

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Provides individual and group counseling services to patients enrolled in the Opioid Treatment Program, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Assisting in coordination to clinical care and medical team, maintaining ethical documentation of patient interaction, providing support to patients, reviewing treatment plans, and maintaining program adherence. Early morning hours are required.

Provide individual and group counseling sessions focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, and recovery support

Monitor patient progress and document all clinical activities in accordance with regulatory and agency standards

Coordinates care to clinical and medical team by reviewing with patients, scheduling needed appointments, monitoring urine drug screen results, reducing barriers to participation through referral and linkage to community supports

Coordinate care with medical staff, case managers, and community resources

Complete required documentation including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and discharge summaries in a timely manner

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations

Educate patients and families on opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment, and available community resources

Maintain compliance with SAMHSA, DEA, and state regulatory requirements governing OTP programs

Adhere to all HIPAA and confidentiality standards (42 CFR Part 2)

Participate in regular clinical supervision as required by CADC-I scope of practice

Maintains ethical and professional standards, acting in accordance with scope of practice as related to certifications and under direction of supervisor

Subject to inside environmental conditions and exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses or poor ventilation and subject to work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by the OSHA rules and regulations on blood borne pathogens

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Considerable knowledge of the practical application of different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention.

Considerable knowledge of community resources.

Knowledge of the psycho-social, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.

Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and psycho-pharmacy.

Skill in establishing rapport with a client and/or family and applying techniques of assessing psycho-social, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious organizations.

Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record concisely required documentation.

Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including, but not limited to, conducting semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews.

Ability to communicate effective in oral and written forms.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, and walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly or frequently to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.