SUD Counselor

Anew Behavioral Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Anew Behavioral Health is seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor to support clients facing substance use challenges. You will conduct focused assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide case management, and facilitate individual and group counseling using evidence‑based curricula.

Collaborating with families, other clinicians, and community partners, you will document progress, ensure HIPAA compliance, and coordinate referrals.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in the state you are providing services in.
• NPI and Medicaid Provider Number preferred and required to start work.
• Active licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) certification in NH preferred.
• Credentials verified via primary source prior to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct focused assessments to identify substance use issues and refer for co-occurring mental health conditions when indicated.
• Function as the primary SUD case manager for each client.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s SUD recovery needs and goals.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on SUD recovery using evidence-based curricula.
• Provide psychoeducation on substance use disorders, treatment modalities, and relapse prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Case management

Education

Associates degree in chemical dependency

Bachelor's degree in chemical dependency or related field

Job description

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 bemaintained 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.