Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Addiction Counselor

<Job Overview>
Join our dedicated team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services. In this dynamic position, you will deliver evidence-based therapies, conduct thorough patient assessments, and develop individualized care plans to support recovery and well-being. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges, fostering resilience and positive change. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives through compassionate, expert care.

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments, including diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding systems to determine appropriate treatment pathways.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and applied behavior analysis.
• Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with patient needs, goals, and clinical best practices while maintaining detailed medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention and crisis management techniques to ensure patient safety and stabilization.
• Facilitate case management activities by coordinating care with healthcare providers, community resources, and support networks to promote holistic recovery.
• Engage in patient intake processes, including medical records review and patient care planning, ensuring accurate documentation of medical terminology and progress notes.
• Participate in data collection efforts for research purposes or quality improvement initiatives related to behavioral health and addiction medicine.

<Skills>

• Proven expertise in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral health interventions tailored to diverse populations.
• Strong background in child & family counseling, crisis intervention, and home & community care experience.
• Familiarity with hospital settings, PTSD care protocols, and group therapy facilitation.
• Knowledge of medical documentation standards including HIPAA compliance, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and medical terminology.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations within a clinical setting.
• Skilled in case management strategies for behavioral health patients with complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging patients in individual or group counseling sessions while demonstrating cultural sensitivity. This role is ideal for passionate professionals eager to advance their careers in mental health or addiction counseling within a supportive environment that values your expertise. We are committed to fostering growth through ongoing training opportunities while ensuring every team member’s contributions are recognized and valued. Join us in making a difference—your skills can transform lives!

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, LA 71301