Clinical Counselor

Position Overview We are hiring a Counselor for our growing clinical team at Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC). Counselors will primarily provide direct client/patient services, including performing initial assessments, diagnosis, documentation, and conducting group and individual therapy sessions. Key Responsibilities Deliver direct patient services, such as performing initial assessment, diagnosis, and documentation of each event necessary to determine placement for level of care. Deliver direct patient services by performing individual and group therapy sessions, and documenting each event as needed. Effectively communicate medical necessity of services, utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines for care. Complete appeals process with third‑party payers as needed. Communicate clearly and accurately to various staff. Coordinate with program administration. Organize professional development and training in diagnosis and assessment, therapy, and charting/documentation as needed. Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professional and caring attitudes and behaviors toward co‑workers, patients, and guests. Maintain an effective clinical organizational structure and delegate appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities. Possess knowledge of administrative, personnel, and clinical policies and procedures, and ability to comply and communicate these clearly and accurately to staff. Evaluate the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu. Key Experience & Education Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling and/or a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work. Must hold an active professional certification/license recognized by the state of Kentucky for providing counseling services to individuals with a Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis. Specifically, one of the following licenses: CADC, LCADC, LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT. Other Qualifications Minimum of 2 years administrative and management setting familiarity, with performance improvement and standards experience required. Strong communication skills to relate to all levels of management and counseling staff. Self‑motivated and confident in applying Continuous Quality Improvement/Performance Improvement philosophy and ability to develop organizational strategy. Compensation Salary is market competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits ARC full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, ancillary insurance options, a 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and two self‑care days per year. Equal Opportunity Employer Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer. ADA Disclaimer In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Addiction Recovery Care