Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

<Job Summary>
Join our dedicated team as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor and make a meaningful impact on individuals seeking recovery from addiction. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive clinical counseling, develop personalized treatment plans, and support patients through their journey toward sobriety and mental wellness. Your expertise will help foster a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore behavioral health challenges and achieve lasting change. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management while working within a dynamic healthcare setting committed to compassionate care.

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate substance use history, mental health status, and overall treatment needs using diagnostic tools aligned with assessment
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy techniques
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction recovery, mental health support, and relapse prevention
• Provide crisis intervention and manage behavioral health emergencies with professionalism and sensitivity
• Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive case management, including home & community care services when appropriate
• Educate patients and their families on addiction medicine, mental health issues, and available community resources to support ongoing recovery efforts

<Skills>

• Proven experience in psychotherapy, addiction counseling, and clinical counseling practices
• Strong proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to motivate behavioral change
• Expertise in child & family counseling, crisis management, and trauma-informed care such as PTSD care
• Familiarity with hospital settings, home & community care environments, and behavioral health programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation standards, CPT coding for billing purposes, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), and medical records management
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using standardized tools for mental health and substance use disorders
• Skilled in group therapy facilitation, social work principles, behavior management strategies, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques
• Competence in patient assessment, intake procedures, data collection for research purposes, and case management activities
• Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance to ensure patient privacy and data security at all times

This position is ideal for passionate professionals eager to advance their career in behavioral health while making a positive difference in the lives of those battling substance use disorders. We value energetic individuals committed to providing exceptional patient care through evidence-based practices and compassionate engagement.

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote