Addiction Counselor

2nd Chance Clinic in Lexington, KY is an addiction treatment center serving adults in the greater central Kentucky area. We are currently seeking experienced, self-motivated Licensed Counselors to become part of our behavioral health care team. We are looking for someone with one of the following: CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, MFTA, LMFT, LCADCA, LCADC. In this position you will coordinate the psychological therapy to aid the patient in identifying a progressive timeline for addressing the causes of addiction. You will design an individualized strategic care plan to assist the patient in recovery through both individual and group therapy. We have in-person and/or telehealth options. You can create your own schedule and work when you are available. You can work as little as one day a week or 5. We do ask that you pick the same day each week to provide continuity of care.

We have a need for counseling on the following days:

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday

• Other schedule options can be discussed.

Duties

• Facilitate group therapy based on Hazeldon Substance Abuse Curriculum model.
• Facilitate individual therapy based on specific patient needs using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
• Maintain accurate and complete files on each patient.

Liaise with case managers, physicians, and other health care professionals. Identify potential threats to patient’s success in treatment and develops plans to overcome obstacles to completion of therapy. Develop relationships with outside referral sources if necessary. Respond to all patient grievances in accordance with written policies. Participate in quality assurance and utilization review. Collaborate with Behavioral Health staff for the best treatment and care for patients. LPCC's/LCSW's may be required to supervise LPCA's/CSW's and other associates under supervision. File client notes and charts. Maintain a clean, safe work environment. Other duties as assigned. *Part-time positions are available. LICENSURE IS REQUIRED (LPCC, LPCA, CSW, LCSW, etc.) Candidate must be completely licensed or working towards full license and under supervision, at minimum. Bachelor’s in behavioral health or related field, with a master’s, or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Excellent oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills, high-level interpersonal skills and knowledge of record management is required. Time-management skills and maintaining a professional atmosphere at all times is required. Must work well on own as well as team setting. Must be able to take direction, get along with other Behavioral Health Professionals and clinic staff, while taking initiative to work diligently on own. Must be flexible in regards to the day-to-day tasks and schedules that may change at times in order to best accommodate patients. A complete background check will be required for all new-hires. **Pay per patient rate is dependent upon "completed sessions".

"Completed sessions" are defined as completing the following:

Confidential psychotherapy/counseling Diagnostic evaluations Individualized treatment plans Individual DAP progress notes (due within 24 hours of session) Group notes (each attendee) and group summaries (both due within 24 hours of session) Pay will be base rate plus bonus per patient Company paid malpractice insurance Training Health Insurance PTO accrual Paid holidays Star - Loan Repayment Program eligible Work from home options