What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor(LCADC) position at Suggero Healthcare Services?
Overview
Join our dynamic behavioral health team as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), where you will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey. This energetic and compassionate position offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based addiction counseling, mental health support, and comprehensive case management. You will work closely with diverse populations, including those with co-occurring disorders, to promote lasting behavioral change and improved quality of life. Your expertise will help foster a supportive environment that empowers clients to overcome substance use challenges and mental health issues.
Duties
- Conduct thorough client assessments, including diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5 criteria and ICD coding standards, to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy techniques.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure client safety during acute episodes or emergencies.
- Facilitate intake procedures and coordinate case management activities to connect clients with community resources, home care services, and hospital-based programs.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations, medical documentation standards, and electronic health records (EHR/EHR) management systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, medical professionals, and behavioral health specialists—to deliver integrated care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Engage in ongoing research and data collection efforts to improve treatment outcomes and support evidence-based practice initiatives.
Skills
- Extensive experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and crisis management tailored to diverse client needs.
- Proficiency in child & family counseling, group therapy facilitation, addiction medicine, and mental health counseling techniques.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Skilled in patient assessment, behavioral health interventions, and working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for efficient documentation and medical records management while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to perform comprehensive client assessments in therapy settings focusing on substance use disorders and mental health conditions like PTSD.
- Experience working within hospital environments or community care settings involving home visits or outpatient services.
- Capable of applying applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles when appropriate for specific client populations.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate clinical care that transforms lives! This paid position offers a fulfilling career path for licensed professionals dedicated to advancing behavioral health outcomes through innovative treatment approaches.
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45.0 – 55.0 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Annapolis, MD 21403
Salary : $45 - $55