Outpatient Addiction Counselor — Transform Lives (Lafayette)

SBH-Green Bay; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, LA seeks an Outpatient Counselor (Full-Time) to support clients in recovery from addictions, including related mental health issues. The role includes conducting assessments, providing individual, group and family counseling, and coordinating with insurers and referrals.

Responsibilities cover treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and aftercare documentation, with education for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree experience.
• OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree experience.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas and treatment needs.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients as needed.
• Document treatment plans, progress reviews, and all client care notes.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and referral sources as required.
• Plan and document aftercare and community education workshops.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/addictions/mental health

Master's degree in social services/addictions/mental health

Job description

Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, LA seeks an Outpatient Counselor (Full-Time) to support clients in recovery from addictions, including related mental health issues. The role includes conducting assessments, providing individual, group and family counseling, and coordinating with insurers and referrals.

Responsibilities cover treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and aftercare documentation, with education for clients and families.