Addiction Medicine Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Addiction Treatment Program Counselor provides counseling, education, and clinical support to patients served within the program. This role is responsible for delivering individualized therapeutic services, supporting treatment planning, and assisting patients in achieving recovery goals through evidence-based interventions, care coordination, and discharge planning. The counselor also collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure continuity of care and effective utilization of services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical assessments Complete counseling assessments to evaluate patient needs, strengths, and treatment goals Obtain pre-authorizations and continued authorizations for treatment services Refer patients to appropriate agencies and community resources to address behavioral health, substance use, and social service needs Review and update treatment plans regularly to reflect patient progress and clinical changes Facilitate educational lectures, therapeutic groups, and recovery-focused programming Provide individual counseling and therapeutic support to patients in the program Develop comprehensive aftercare and discharge plans to support long-term recovery and continuity of care Collect and maintain statistical data to support program evaluation and effectiveness monitoring Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education ~ Master’s degree in Social Work required

Licensure / Certification / Training

~ LCSW-C

Experience
~ Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital, mental health, or substance abuse treatment setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through documentation and electronic systems
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Strong reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, adaptability, and problem-solving skills