Co-Occurring Addiction Counselor

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $24.04/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

• Provide a continuum of counseling services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug related conditions and/or problems using a variety of therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.
• Engage potential clients, explain LSSI Outpatient programs, treatment options and requirements to potential clients, and complete intake screenings.
• Completes assessment of needs or required services, and identifies and counsels clients on most suitable treatment options in consideration of needs, available resources and payment options; evaluates appropriateness of available treatment options to ensure proper placement; completes required paperwork related to screenings, assessments (biopsychosocial), and evaluations.
• Coordinate and facilitate group and individual counseling sessions (ASAM Levels 0.5, I, II.1, continuing care), and psychoeducation.
• Responsible for caseload and the associated documentation, including treatment planning, continuing care, case management and discharge plans; monitors progress and participant's response to treatment.
• Develop and maintain professional relationship with MADO staff; attend weekly clinical meeting.
• Maintain weekly performance productivity.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field strongly preferred but not required.
• Professional certification or licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, or CADC) within one year of hire date.
• Maintain professional certification or licensure and pursue internal and/or external training and development opportunities.
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check required.
• Experience in substance use treatment field strongly preferred.
• Covid-19 vaccination (CMS Mandate).
• Experience using Microsoft Teams or other telehealth platform.
• Knowledge and experience using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria to make accurate diagnoses of substance use disorders and treatment recommendations.
• Ability to adhere to professional standards of ethics.
• Must be able to travel between MADO Healthcare locations.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• A current and valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation, in order to travel to various locations to conduct assessments and meet with potential clients.