Outpatient SUD Counselor: Help Build Lasting Recovery

MBI Health Services, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MBI Health Services, LLC is seeking an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Specialist in Washington, DC to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop tailored service plans for individuals seeking recovery. The role requires CAC I, CAC II, or other qualifying credential and supports outpatient treatment strategies including CBT, DBT, and MI.

duties include care coordination, documentation compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to support transitions

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Active state certification or licensure as a substance abuse counselor (CADC, LADC, CASAC) or mental health professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC).
• 1 to 3 years of clinical experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health, with outpatient settings preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer typing skills (Google Suite, in particular).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and diagnostic intakes utilizing standardized diagnostic criteria to establish ambulatory treatment intensity.
• Develop, monitor, and revise tailored service strategies with measurable rehabilitation objectives.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions using CBT, DBT, and MI.
• Provide de-escalation and emergency intervention strategies for distress or relapse risk.
• Facilitate care coordination linking individuals with community supports and psychiatric interventions.
• Maintain confidential electronic medical documentation in compliance with privacy standards.
• Engage in interdisciplinary clinical consultations and case reviews with external agencies as needed.
• Assist with laboratory requests and toxicological screenings.
• Support transitions such as intake, transfer, discharge, or disenrollment and referrals to external services.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work/Related field

Herramientas

Google Suite

Descripción del empleo

MBI Health Services, LLC is seeking an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Specialist in Washington, DC to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop tailored service plans for individuals seeking recovery. The role requires CAC I, CAC II, or other qualifying credential and supports outpatient treatment strategies including CBT, DBT, and MI.

duties include care coordination, documentation compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to support transitions