Substance Abuse Counselor/Recovery Coach             Post Date: 5/19/2020                Deadline: 6/19/2020

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness is growing and in need of a licensed Mental Health Professional (LAC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW) with CADC or LADC to provide services to clients with substance abuse and addiction issue for our Hot Springs Out-Patient Clinic. Experience working with adults who have dual diagnoses in regards substance abuse and mental health is expected. Clinicians will be tasked to develop treatment plans, write comprehensive session notes, assess client progress and participate as a part of a multidimensional team focused on client wellness and recovery.

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness offers competitive salary and generous benefits package for full-time positions, including: health insurance, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, employer-paid life insurance and 401(k) contributions. Full time employees accrue a minimum of 160 PTO hours their first year and have up to 8 paid holidays annually. We offer flexible schedules and a supportive, mission focused and value driven working environment.  Independent contract is an option.

Sign-on/Retention Bonus Offer for qualified, full-time MHP

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Substance Abuse Counselor       Post Date: 7/9/2019


Position: CATAR Clinic is an outpatient Opioid addiction treatment program that utilizes group counseling, medication management and drug screening towards the goal of helping people move towards maintenance & recovery. Our goal is to help lift those suffering from opioid addiction to a healthy life, free from withdrawals and cravings.

FOCUS
The focus in this position requires extensive knowledge of opioid addiction and direct practice in facilitating evidenced based treatment. Counselors are entrusted to maintain their expertise and continually gain knowledge via continuing education and training within the scope of opioid or substance abuse treatment. The counselor is expected to demonstrate expertise in; case management, development of patient resources, counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and innovation with patient engagement in group counseling. He/she works with the treatment team to plan, coordinate and advocate the patient's movement through their recovery journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct group sessions and individual sessions
Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures.
Establish and build rapport with clients.
Communicating with the treatment team, any issues or feedback and presented within counseling.
Assisting patients in developing measurable chemical dependency related goals and objectives.
Maintain licensure/certification
Providing liaison services between patient and family
Educating client and family on addiction, and maintenance medication treatment related topics
Assessing treatment progress regularly
Recommending individual or family counseling in addition to required monthly counseling as needed, or providing referrals outside of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
Certification in addiction treatment as a certified or licensed substance abuse counselor.
Experience with facilitating groups and with individual/family counseling.
Willingness to facilitate an open group and maintain cohesion and participation among group members.
Must evidence empathy, compassion, accountability and flexibility and trust among the clients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

POSITION
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an occasional Saturday shifts (5:30 am -8:00 am)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive hourly pay will be determined by experience and education. Benefits after 60 days including medical, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off accrual.

Job Type: Full-time

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply by email to: 

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