Substance Use Counselor

Description

Full Time - Licensed Counselor for MAT Clinics

AppleGate Recovery is an addiction treatment program that provides medically supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.

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 then 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.
• Will provide support for other clinic locations.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must hold an LCADC, CADC, LCSW, CSW, LMFT, LMFTA, LPCC, or LPCA in the state of Tennessee.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Ability to collaborate with compassionate and knowledgeable counseling team members
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

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 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.

AppleGate Recovery 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.