$37 - $38The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drugand alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and grouptherapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs.The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assistswith behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmentaland learning disabilities, substance use, etc.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides addiction-related health and psychosocialassessmentsAssists with analyzing of patient/client health needs andestablishes applicable treatment programsProvides individual and group treatment/therapyConsults unit staff in regard to diagnosis and treatmentplanning when appropriateProvides crisis intervention to align with clinicalstandards and programmingAssigns patients/clients to special programs /or placementsto meet health needs and/or legal requirementsProvides proper clinical documentation per facilitypolicyCommunicates to advise, clinical staff on treatment planningand patient/client goalsHelps family members understand their role in the recoveryprocess and assists with coping and family-related issuesModifies treatment programs as necessary based offobservationsPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements:Bachelor s degree in psychology, sociology, social work orpublic health requiredCurrent license or certificate in addictions/substance abusecounseling in the state of assignment requiredExperience in behavioral health guidelines, to includebehavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinicalmanagement of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issuespreferredComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticeParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.