What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor position at Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services?
Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services is a family-oriented organization dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Licensed Addiction Counselor or Certified Addiction Counselor to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
The Addiction Counselor will provide comprehensive chemical dependency services, including intake assessments, individualized treatment planning, and both individual and group counseling. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively with diverse populations, and proficiency in electronic health record systems.
Location: Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical dependency intake and assessments.
- Deliver client-centered individual and group counseling sessions.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other professional agencies, other employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Ability to community effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize time effectively.
- Ability to safely operate passenger vans and non-passenger vehicles.
- Ability to interpret and follow written state guidelines.
- Ability to follow directives of supervisors.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements are a high school diploma/GED with the start of your initial SUD education classes. Bachelor’s or master’s in human services field is ideal.
Credentials: Preferred candidates would have a Certified chemical dependency counselor or licensed addictions counselor as recognized by SD BAPP. ACT will be considered.
LCBHS offers an excellent benefits package!
Three weeks paid vacation per year, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid individual employee health insurance, life insurance, available vision and dental insurance, dependent care savings, health care savings, 401K with up to 6 percent employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, potential student loan repayment and more!
Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.