Lac or Lsw - Freehold, United States - AURA STAFFING PARTNERS CHICAGO LLC

Mark Lane

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Description

Benefits:


  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
Substance Abuse Counselor 60K-70k

Must be LAC or LSW

  • Full Time; Monday
  • Friday
  • 9:00AM 5:30PM
Contract to Perm

Rate: 60K-70k

Hybrid position: 3 days in office and 2 days remote.


Counselor Duties/Responsibilities:

  • New patient intake and orientation
  • Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and needs and reports to clinical team to initiate treatment planning
  • Conducts individual sessions
  • Facilitates groups with patients
  • Addresses patient's concerns and helps eliminate possibility of AMA
  • Provides Case Management
  • Provides tours for prospective patients and their families as requested.
  • Documentation in patient medical record

Counselor Requirements:

  • Must have one of the following: LAC, or LSW
  • License or certification, clean and active
  • Minimum oneyear experience in substance abuse
  • Experience conducting group sessions
  • Flexibility and willingness are great attributes

Benefits/Perks

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

Responsibilities

  • Handle a manageable caseload of patients
  • Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
  • Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
  • Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change

Qualifications

  • Licensure with the state desired
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
  • Experience working with substance abuse desired

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