Licensed Addiction Counselor - The Ness Center

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Location: Mandeville, Louisiana

Facility: The Ness Center

Shift: Day Job (1^st)

Salary Midpoint:

[$45,000- $55,000]

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Benefits:

·      Paid time off and Holiday Pay

·      Matching 403(b) retirement plan

·      Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

·      Life Insurance

·      Long term & short-term disability

·      Employee assistance program (EAP)

The Ness Center offers a purpose-driven community, working with a compassionate team delivering quality care. We value your past experiences and future goals, fostering equity and service through celebrating diverse perspectives.  Enhance your career with comprehensive growth opportunities such as training, mentorship, educational support, and student loan assistance.  From innovation to application, join us in redefining the future of compassionate care.         

The function of the Licensed Addiction Counselor is to provide crucial support and treatment to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. You'll work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Duties and responsibilities:

·      Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' substance use, mental health, and psychosocial needs

·      Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

·      Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices

·      Collaborate with medical professionals to ensure integrated care

·      Facilitate psychoeducational groups on addiction and recovery topics

·      Assist patients in developing coping skills and relapse prevention strategies

·      Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

·      Participate in treatment team meetings and case conferences

·      Provide crisis intervention as needed

·      Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with field advancements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be Licensed Addiction Counselor: LAC, CAC, or RAC
• One year of training/experience in substance use disorder treatment
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent master’s degree in a recognized mental health field

Equal Opportunity:

The Ness Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.