Substance Use Counselor

Description

Position at AppleGate Recovery

Compassionate Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

• Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time. **
• Details to be discussed during the interview process. **
  
  

The licensed counselor will be responsible for offering support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorder. Utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, the counselor will help patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable them to experience improved quality of life. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the following in the state of Kentucky:
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
• Prior experience working with individuals affected by chemical dependency
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
• Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check is required
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life
  
  

Eligible employees may have the opportunity to apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP), this program offers student loan repayment assistance for qualified professionals, based on approved work locations. Approved work locations are approved through HRSA and have guidelines to meet such as county suicide rate. Please note not all locations may qualify.

What To Expect From Us

AppleGate Recovery, a Baymark Health services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.