Counselor/Therapist - Substance Abuse

Overview

Required skills & experience: 1. LADAC II or LPC license preferred; open to master’s prepared applying for license 2. Experience working with substance use disorders and, specifically, opioid use disorders preferred 3. Knowledge and support of Harm Reduction as an evidence-based practice critical What you need to know 1. This is a full-time opportunity. 2. Expected to go back to the treatment center in a few months. 3. Competitive salary, benefits package and free CEUs offered. 4. Opportunity to join a growing company and be part of best-in-class MAT team. Primary Job Function: -The Counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through the outpatient treatment process and providing individualized substance use counseling and other therapeutic interventions, as needed for individuals with a primary diagnosis of opioid use disorder. -Conducts individual counseling sessions and group therapy sessions utilizing the Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. -Build the comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, evaluate patients’ progress during counseling, and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving the overall outcome.

Benefits

Company

A comprehensive behavioral healthcare company that incorporates Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to treat opioid use disorder, works to empower each patient to reclaim the life they once had before addiction. Based in Nashville with programs throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, we work to heal the whole person, rather than merely treat the symptoms of Opioid Use Disorder.