Licensed Counselor/Therapist - Substance Abuse

Mightyworks       |    Location:VA       |    Country:United States Of America

<p>The Counselor leads the treatment team, alongside physicians and administrators. The Counselor is the expert on addiction and recovery, and coordinates decisions about the client&rsquo;s treatment. Meanwhile, physicians are asked to focus on what they do best: medication management. By putting seasoned, compassionate Counselors in the lead, and minimizing bureaucracy at every turn, we&rsquo;re able to deliver care that is both more affordable and higher quality than the status quo. As a Counselor, you are responsible for delivering respectful, evidence-based care that helps your clients recover from opiate use and get their lives back. You will work within a team of administrators, physicians and other counselors to ensure that members have the support and accountability they need to succeed in treatment at every step.<br /> <br /> Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<br /> -Unlock great clinical outcomes for our members by adhering to Groups Recovery System and providing consistent, high quality counseling activities<br /> -Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals&rsquo; appropriateness for our program<br /> -Lead weekly group therapy sessions that build recovery skills and foster community<br /> -Provide individual support as needed, such as crisis intervention, referrals to other resources, and liaising with outside parties involved in the client&rsquo;s treatment<br /> -Utilize our custom EMR to document clients&rsquo; progress in a manner that is efficient and value-added, fully digitized, and never bureaucratic<br /> -Making discharge decisions, in coordination with the physician and clinical supervisor, based on client progress in treatment Conduct regular medication counts and other anti-diversion measures -Partner with provider to evaluate appropriateness of our program<br /> -In charge of all compliance activities associated with member caseload, including medication counts and medication count conversations<br /> -Participate in internal and external training required for upkeep of licensure<br /> -Responsible for documenting care coordination needs handled by Care Navigator<br /> -Partner with Care Navigator to ensure coordination of care for our members (make sure they are handled appropriately, and proper referrals made)<br /> -Participate as representative of the treatment team that discusses difficult members (as needed and always prior to discharging) Performs other duties as assigned<br /> <br /> Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<br /> -Bachelor&rsquo;s degree -Required licensure or certification: LCSW, CADAC II, CADAC IV, LCAC, LAC, LMFT or LMHC<br /> -Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in a SUD setting<br /> -High comfort level with technology, including EMR, email, and software and mobile apps (e.g., Google Apps)<br /> -Deeply invested in your member success<br /> -Authentic, caring and inspiring&mdash;and able to maintain appropriate boundaries and accountability<br /> -Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with people<br /> -Ability to make clinical decisions that are objective, fact-based and exercise sound judgment<br /> -Committed to a high ethical standard in everything you do<br /> -A team player and willing to put team above self<br /> -Ability to work evenings, as needed</p>