Substance Abuse Caseworker

Join our dedicated team as a Substance Abuse Counselor and become a vital part of transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. In this role, you will provide comprehensive addiction and mental health counseling, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Your expertise will help clients develop coping strategies, achieve behavioral change, and regain stability in their personal and professional lives. We are committed to fostering a positive, energetic environment where your skills can make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate substance use history, mental health status, and overall treatment needs.
• Develop personalized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction recovery, mental health management, and relapse prevention.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to support clients experiencing acute emotional or behavioral distress.
• Provide family and child counseling when appropriate, promoting healthy communication and support systems.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, including progress notes, treatment plans, and clinical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, case management efforts, and community resources.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9/10 coding systems to ensure precise diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches.
• Engage in ongoing research and data collection efforts to improve clinical practices and treatment outcomes.
• Participate in training related to addiction medicine, mental health counseling, trauma-informed care (including PTSD), and behavior management techniques.
• Ensure adherence to all legal and ethical standards related to patient care, confidentiality, and medical documentation.

Skills

• Strong expertise in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and behavioral health interventions.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and motivation for change.
• Experience in child & family counseling, home & community care settings, hospital environments, and crisis management scenarios.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), HIPAA compliance, and medical records management.
• Skilled in patient care assessment, intake procedures, case management, and diagnostic evaluation processes.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention strategies and crisis management skills.
• Familiarity with addiction counseling principles within behavioral health frameworks; experience with addiction medicine is a plus.
• Competence in group therapy facilitation and social work practices aimed at supporting recovery journeys.
• Experience with data collection for clinical research purposes; understanding of CPT coding for billing purposes is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to patient-centered care; ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Join us as a Substance Abuse Counselor where your dedication can inspire hope and facilitate lasting change! We are proud to offer paid positions that recognize the importance of your vital work in supporting individuals on their path toward recovery and wellness.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (9:30 AM -1:30 PM)