Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate CADC Substance Abuse Counselor to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide expert counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and related behavioral challenges. Your expertise will guide clients through recovery journeys, utilizing evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse populations by fostering hope, resilience, and lasting change.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate substance use history, mental health status, and co-occurring disorders using DSM-5 criteria and clinical documentation standards.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s needs.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, such as IOP, focused on addiction counseling, mental health support, relapse prevention, and behavioral management strategies.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques during urgent situations to ensure client safety and stability while maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Engage in case management activities such as intake assessments, discharge planning, and coordination with community resources for home & community care or hospital-based services.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and electronic health records (EHR/EHR) management following clinical documentation standards and CPT coding protocols. We use BestNotes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor client progress, adjust treatment approaches as needed, and ensure comprehensive patient care aligned with DSM-5 diagnoses like PTSD or ICD coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field; licensure or certification as required by state law for addiction counseling or mental health practice such as a CADC.
• Proven experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in diverse settings such as hospitals or community clinics.
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapy modalities including motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and crisis management techniques.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records management, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, CPT coding for billing purposes, and working within electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations and deliver culturally competent care across diverse populations.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively while maintaining professional composure; experience in trauma-informed care such as PTSD treatment is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality standards, and ethical guidelines governing clinical practice in behavioral health.

Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly impact recovery outcomes while supporting your professional growth in behavioral health and addiction medicine.

Pay: $28.00 - $31.30 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $31