CIT - Counselor in Training

Counselor In Training Needed!

Position Overview

The Counselor in training will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients achieving overall outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients.
• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Facilities, establishes, and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Louisiana LAC, RAC, CAC, CIT, PLPC, LMHP, MHP, OR LMSW required.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. 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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals life

COVID-19 considerations:

Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, Parish, and City.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Ability to Relocate:

• Monroe, LA 71201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person