Substance Abuse Counselor
On-site · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client and conduct individual, group, family and couple therapy sessions. Take responsibility for all clinical needs, services, and aftercare for the client caseload, and prevent, intervene and de-escalate in crisis situations. Maintain impeccable documentation of client challenges, progress, relapse risk, and intervention. Collaborate with the Clinical Director, treatment team and family for seamless coordination of care, and model ethics, morality and recovery principles in every professional interaction. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and valid state licensure/certification to practice; the position supports a 1:00 PM–9:00 PM shift at an outpatient facility in Baton Rouge, LA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role (LPC, LCSW, PLPC, CIT, RAC, CSW)
- Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Compassionate, dignified character which models recovery principles
- Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality
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