What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at AppleGate Recovery?
Description
Position at AppleGate Recovery Full Time Licensed Counselor AppleGate Recoveryis anaddiction treatment program that provides medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings.
As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it.
We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.
The licensed counselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder.
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. Essential Job Functions :
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.
- Will provide support to 4 other locations / clinics
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor.
Qualifications :
- Must be fully Indiana license as Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred)
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
- Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
- Ability to collaborate with compassionate and knowledgeable counseling team members
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
Last updated : 2024-05-29
