Substance Abuse Counselor (LAC / LADAC)

Cross Hope by Restaura; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Clinical Supervision

Clinical Growth

Impact

Job summary

Cross Hope by Restaura in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a motivated Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or LADAC. This Associate-level role offers mentorship, supervision for licensure hours, and a client base to gain experience while making a difference in the community.

The position includes on-site supervision, diverse diagnoses exposure, and opportunities for clinical growth as you complete required hours toward independent licensure under experienced leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Strong documentation skills are required.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and learners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and individual counseling.
• Manage a caseload and track progress through care levels.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, Medicaid-compliant clinical documentation in EMR.

Skills

Documentation

Rapport building

Willingness to learn

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling/ Psychology/ Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or LADAC to join our growing team in Pine Bluff.

If you are an Associate-level clinician looking for a role that offers true mentorship, this is it. We understand that your priority is gaining your hours for independent licensure. We provide the environment, the client base, and the on-site clinical supervision to help you achieve your career goals while you make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Why Join Us?

• Free Clinical Supervision: We provide the required supervision for your LAC/LADAC hours at no cost to you (saving you thousands of dollars per year).
• Clinical Growth: Gain hands-on experience with diverse diagnoses, assessment techniques, and group modalities under experienced leadership.
• Impact: Play a pivotal role in revitalizing addiction and mental health services in the Pine Bluff community.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate dynamic group therapy sessions and conduct individual counseling.
• Manage a caseload of clients, tracking progress through the levels of care.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic client care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in our EMR system (Medicaid compliant).

Who We Are Looking For

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Arkansas license as an LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) OR LADAC (Licensed Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselor).
• Note: Applications from fully licensed LPC, LCSW, or LMFT candidates are also welcome.
• Education: Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong documentation skills, ability to build rapport with clients, and a desire to learn.
• Passion: A genuine commitment to helping individuals recover from substance use disorders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• In-House Clinical Supervision (available)
• Professional Development opportunities