SUD Counselor

Anew Behavioral Health LLC; Keene (NH); Hybrid; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Anew Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a qualified SUD Counselor in New Hampshire to support clients with substance use disorders. The role involves conducting focused assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and wellbeing.

The position requires licensing, relevant degrees, and experience with evidence-based practices in addiction treatment, as well as strong documentation and confidentiality adherence.

Qualifikationen

• Must have ASAM criteria knowledge to determine level of care.
• Experience with evidence-based practices in SUD treatment and recovery.
• Experience in case management and delivery of individual and group SUD counseling.

Aufgaben

• Conduct focused assessments and refer for co‑occurring mental health conditions.
• Serve as primary SUD case manager for each client.
• Develop and implement individualized SUD treatment plans.
• Lead individual and group sessions focused on SUD recovery.
• Provide psychoeducation on SUD and relapse prevention.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers and community resources.
• Document all client interactions and plans per guidelines.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in chemical dependency/addiction/substance use counseling

Bachelor’s degree in chemical dependency/addiction/related field

Tools

ASAM criteria

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Counselorplays a vital role in supporting clients experiencing challenges related to substance use. Utilizing evidence-based practices,thiscounselorconductsfocusedassessments, develops treatment plans,provides case management services,providesappropriate referralsfor mental health treatment,andfacilitatesindividual and groupcounselingsessionsfocused on developing SUD recovery skills.The SUDCounselorcollaborates with clients,their families,mental health therapists, outside agencies and providers,and interdisciplinary teams to promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conductfocusedassessments toidentifysubstance use issues andfacilitateappropriatereferralforco-occurring mental health conditionswhenindicated.

• Function as the primarySUD case manager for each client assigned.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’sSUD recoveryneeds and goals.

• Facilitate individualand groupsessions focused onSUDrecovery and coping strategiesusing provided evidence-based curriculum.

• Provide psychoeducationregardingsubstance use disorders, treatment modalities, and relapse prevention techniques.

• Monitor client progress and adapt treatment plans as necessary to ensure effectiveness.

• Collaborate withothercase managers, healthcare providers,mental health therapists,and community resources to coordinate care for clients.

• Collaborate with the integrated care team in the collection and packaging of urine drug screens (UDS).

• Document all client interactions, treatment plans,case management notes, and progress notes following agency and regulatory guidelines.

• Participate in ongoing training and education to remain informed of best practices in the field of addiction treatment.

• Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards including HIPAA,42 CFRregulations,and agency policies.

Supervision Given

This position does not supervise any staff.

Supervision Received

The SUDCounselorreports to theRegionalDirectorof Operations.The Regional Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in the state you are providing services in.

• NPI and Medicaid Provider Numberpreferredandrequiredto start work.

Education

• A minimum of anassociate’sdegree in chemicaldependency, addiction, or substance usecounselingisrequired.

• Abachelor’s degreeinchemical dependency, addiction, substance use counseling or related field (e.g.human services,socialwork,orpsychology) with a concentration or minor in chemical dependency is preferred.

Certification

• Active licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) certification in New Hampshire(NH), preferred.

• If not currently licensed as a LADC,combinationof relevant experience and education, including required CEUs for LADC eligibility, is highly preferred.

• Current orpreviousCertified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) certificationand Recovery Coach training preferred.

• Must hold andmaintainall licenses, certifications, registrations, and other qualificationsrequiredto provide assigned services in each state orjurisdictionwhere services are delivered.

• All required credentials will be verified through primary source verification prior to service delivery andmonitoredthroughout employment.

• NPI and Medicaid enrollment, whenrequiredfor the role or payer participation, must be obtained andmaintainedin good standing.

Experience

• Experience utilizing ASAM criteria to determineappropriatelevel of care withina continuum of care isrequired.

• Working knowledge of evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment and recovery isrequired.

• Experiencein case management and delivery of individual and group substance use disorder counseling is highly preferred.

Physical Effort

Primarily requires sitting during sessions with some movement for activities or group settings.

Background

All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior tohire.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options to accommodate both client needs and staff availability.Some evening hours arerequired.

Benefits

Full-time positions are eligible for Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits,Vision Benefits, Voluntary Benefits,Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Work Location

Services provided in the office, community, and via telehealth.

Screening, Credentialing, and Fitness for Duty

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, verification, and approval processesin accordance withagency policy, applicable law, payer requirements, and accreditation standards.

This includes, as applicable to the position:

• Criminal background checks, including federal, state, and local checks asrequired

• Driving record review for positions that require transportation of clients or use of a personal or company vehicle for work duties

• Verification of all applicable credentials, including licensure, certification, registration, and education

• Verification of credentials through primary source verification

• Verification in each state, province, or other jurisdiction in which the employee will provide services

• Review of sanctions, exclusions, or other findings that may affect employability or ability to bill for services

• Fitness-for-duty review, whenrequiredfor the position or when job dutiesreasonably requiresuch review

All required background checks, credential verification, and fitness-for-duty requirements must be completed prior to hire or prior to the delivery of services , as applicable. Required verifications must also be completed throughout employment , including at hire, upon renewal of any required credential, when job duties change, when the employee begins working in anotherjurisdiction, and whenever otherwise required by policy, law, contract, or regulation.

If information is received that raises concern related to background checks, credentials, driving eligibility, sanctions, exclusions, or fitness for duty, the organization may take action consistent with policy and law, including delaying start date, restricting duties, removing the employee from service delivery, requiring supervision or corrective action, reassignment, suspension, or separation from employment.

Employeesare responsible formaintainingall required credentials in good standing and forimmediatelynotifying the organization of any lapse, restriction, investigation, suspension, revocation, exclusion, or other material change affecting their eligibility to perform job duties.