Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician/LADC Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Hope on Haven Hill’s mission is to support recovery and nurture the health and wellbeing of pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder and their children by ensuring access to quality treatment and services.

We believe every woman struggling with substance use disorder should have access to the treatment method that matches their needs in a setting that is safe, nurturing and inspiring. By providing a safe home with comprehensive addiction treatment services, family therapy, parenting classes, advancement in education and life coaching, we support families in their recovery from addiction.

We provide gender-responsive residential, outpatient and recovery support substance use disorder services for pregnant, post-partum and parenting women in NH. We also provide recovery support housing for women and their children as well as case-coordination for women seeking resources and support on their journey to access treatment and recovery support services.

Join us!

The AOD Clinician will be part of our team providing a full range of therapeutic services to support women and families engaged in our programs (Residential, HIOP, IOP, OP). This role combines direct clinical care with collaboration, education, and advocacy to promote recovery, family stability, and positive client outcomes.

Major Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

· Conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, case reviews, and crisis interventions for program participants.

· Deliver individual and group counseling sessions tailored to women’s unique needs

· Provide family counseling and psychoeducation as clinically indicated to strengthen family systems.

· Utilize evidence-based practices to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders across individual, group, and family modalities.

Parenting & Family Support:

· Encourage and facilitate parent engagement in accordance with program guidelines.

· Support mothers in developing healthy parenting skills that promote resilience and stability in daily life.

Client Advocacy & Ethics:

· Uphold and model respect for client rights, including privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

· Respond effectively and compassionately to client crises and emergency situations.

Collaboration & Professional Development:

· Actively participate in team meetings to enhance service quality and client outcomes.

· Attend professional development workshops, trainings, and conferences

· Contribute to program improvement by reporting findings and recommending enhancements

Safety & Compliance:

· Adhere to all organizational safety policies, procedures, and risk management practices

· Promote and participate in initiatives that ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff

Requirements

Current licensure in New Hampshire as one of the following preferred :

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience providing services to individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field meeting standards to earn LADC

Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders and socio-economically disadvantaged clients.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and implement timely, effective solutions.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients, families, and colleagues respectfully and professionally.

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• The 12 Core Functions of substance use counseling
• Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) in addiction treatment
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria

Strong proficiency in written communication, documentation, and use of computer systems.

Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service and collaborative teamwork.

Capacity to provide constructive input into program development, systems improvement, and process efficiencies.

Strict adherence to confidentiality standards, including compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA Regulations

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hand and fingers, reach with hands, arms, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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

Benefits

Medical insurance plan - employer paid 100%

Dental insurance plan offered - employee paid

Two weeks vacation and 80 hours sick leave per year

Twelve paid holidays

Two personal days per year

Simple IRA matching plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Retention bonus