Substance Abuse Counselor/ Social Worker

Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Substance Abuse Counselor and Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey and supporting their mental health needs. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work closely with clients in diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and community-based programs. Your expertise will help empower clients to overcome addiction, manage behavioral health challenges, and achieve lasting wellness through compassionate care and evidence-based practices. We are committed to fostering a positive environment that promotes growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate substance use, mental health status, and behavioral needs using diagnostic tools aligned with ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding standards.
• Develop personalized treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy to support recovery goals.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction counseling, mental health counseling, child & family counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Manage crisis situations effectively by implementing crisis management protocols and providing immediate support during behavioral health emergencies.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless case management, home & community care, and hospital-based services while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations for medical documentation and records.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations for PTSD care, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health conditions using clinical counseling methods.
• Collect data for research purposes and maintain accurate medical records utilizing CPT coding and ICD coding systems to support quality assurance and compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Associates , Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid licensure or certification as a CADC, CRADC, LSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or equivalent credential.
• Proven experience in addiction counseling, clinical counseling, or behavioral health settings with familiarity in medical terminology and patient care procedures.
• Strong skills in psychotherapy modalities including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and behavior management strategies.
• Experience working in hospital environments or home & community care settings is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle crisis situations with professionalism while demonstrating excellent communication skills for intake processes and patient assessment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards is essential. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate support that transforms lives! We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can thrive while helping others achieve their best selves through expert behavioral health services.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person