Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), performs ASAM assessments, as well as plans and provides treatment and case management for clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-ocurring disorders (CODs).

Essential Duties:

• Conduct ASAM assessments, including participating in the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs or Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
• Create treatment plans for SUDs and CODs, including initial, ongoing, continuity of care, discharge, and planning for relapse prevention.
• Make referrals.
• Service coordination and case management for SUDs and CODs.
• Provide counseling with individuals with SUDs and CODs.
• Facilitate SUD and COD specific groups.
• Collaborate and assist the LADC supervisor relating to the ongoing development of SUD programming and training.
• Provide education for clients, family, and community.
• Timely completion of documentation (may include assessments, treatment plans, progress and group notes, discharge summary) according to established standards.
• Comply with professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Comply with supervisory responsibilities for a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Support and collaborate with recovery community members to provide on-site, off-site, and virtual community support meeting opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in a health and human services counseling field preferred.
• Current Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with Alcohol and Drug credential from the state where service are being provided. At minimum, must have RAD-T or CADAAC.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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