Licensed Counselor - LCADC or CADC

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Operations                                                                                   FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SCHEDULE: Varies                                                                                               

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Licensed LCADC or CADC, it is your responsibility to effectively provide evidence-based, substance abuse treatment modalities to clients through individual, group and/or family counseling sessions and development of treatment plans while working with the multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care to the client. These duties apply to the Revive Life House operated by Revive Ministries, Inc. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet with clients to evaluate substance issues and possible cooccurring disorders
2. Identify issues and create goals and treatment plans
3. Complete Assessments
4. Complete Psycho-socials
5. Diagnosis any substance and mental illness 
6. Orient clients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures 
7. Maintain complete, comprehensive, and well-organized client records
8. Make appropriate referrals through case-management services 
9. Provide intake/readmission counseling during clients’ treatment at Revive
10. Provide crisis intervention/support services to patients
11. Evaluate client’s stage of change, utilizing Motivational Interviewing to move them close to next stage
12. Help clients work on skill set to pursue jobs or reestablish their career
13. Lead group therapy sessions
14. Maintain records per Revive Life House Policies.
15. All other duties as assigned.
16. *LCADC- may conduct individual sessions with clients diagnosed with SUD issues only; no cooccurring disorders

BACKGROUND/ EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from a properly accredited institution with current KY licensure is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a certified clinician.
• Be proficient in both group and individual counseling.
• Be able to develop treatment plans with specific goals and objectives corresponding to each client's needs.
• Be comfortable in meeting with clients to evaluate their substance abuse problems and deliver appropriate education and treatment services.
• Work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate needed services for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Must have knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]); computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs/ MS Outlook (e-mail), Electronic Health Records, and internet familiarity.

Experience working with individuals and/or families who have various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions. Fully licensed LCADC or CADC.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Must have organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. 
2. Communicate effectively in oral and written format.
3. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
4. Must have ability to work independently and work in a stressful and busy environment.
5. Analyze treatment plans, which include the diagnosis of client behavioral and emotional problems.

     6.  Utilizing knowledge of a variety of therapeutic models and theories to understand and plan intervention strategies for a variety of patients

     7.  Monitoring patient progress and making changes to the therapeutic approach and best practice, evidenced based interventions based on patient response to treatment

    8.  Working collaboratively with the patient and appropriate others to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the patient, desired treatment outcomes, an agreed upon plan of action, and reassessment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach overhead and lift up to 10 pounds; travel outside of the office and/or attend meetings both during and after normal work hours, both at or away from the work site.  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Requires about 6 hours of sitting and no more than 2 hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday. No significant stooping is required.

Environmental Conditions:

The employee will work indoors in a residential setting with central heat and air conditioning.  The house itself is open and ventilated well with central heat and air conditioning.  The person may work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions during times of community activities for clients.

Mental Demands:

There are several daily deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant levels of stress to some individuals.  The position must deal with the clients, staff, and insurance representatives daily on a variety of issues. 

WORK EXPECTATIONS:

1. Minimum of 40 hours per week; must be available on-call in unusual events related to client emergencies 
2. Must be able to work well with other staff and clients
3. Minimal travel required

AT-WILL EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Revive Life House/ Ministries is an At-Will employer.  This means that regardless of any provision on this form, the company or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.  Nothing in this employee job description or in any document or statement, written or oral, shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will.  No officer, employee or representative of the company is authorized to enter into an agreement-express or implied-with any individual for employment for a specified period unless such an agreement is in a written contract signed by the COO or Founder of the company. 

EQUAL EMPLOMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Revive Ministries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we comply with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination.  No person shall be discriminated against in employment, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, layoffs, any form of compensation or any term or condition of employment based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, tobacco use, gender identity, genetic information, military status, pregnancy or childbirth, status as a smoker or non-smoker, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.