Substance Use Counselor

AppleGate Recovery; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Generous paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AppleGate Recovery is seeking a compassionate Full Time Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder in an outpatient clinic.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess progress and develop individualized plans that promote coping skills and long-term recovery.

State licensure required in Kentucky, a non-judgmental approach, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one Kentucky licensure (LCADC, CADC, LCSW/CSW, LMFT/LMFTA, or LPCC/LPCA).
• Experience working with individuals affected by chemical dependency is preferred.
• Drug screening and criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services at scheduled intervals.
• Conduct initial assessment to determine eligibility for services.
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Establish individualized treatment plans and review as needed.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with supervisor on other related duties.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Assessment

Trauma-informed care

Education

LCADC

CADC

LCSW/CSW

LMFT/LMFTA

LPCC/LPCA

Job description

Compassionate Full Time Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview

The licensed counselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder. Utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, the counselor will help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable them to experience improved quality of life. Through collaboration with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, the counselor will play a vital role in evaluating patient progress and developing an individualized plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient need, best practices, and state regulations; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services.
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Establish individualized treatment plan with each patient and review as clinically indicated.
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the following in the state of Kentucky:
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
• Prior experience working with individuals affected by chemical dependency
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
• Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check is required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

What to expect from us

AppleGate Recovery, a Baymark Health services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.