Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselors - Samuel Contract Staffing
Lake Station, IN
About the Job
Our client is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality, affordable healthcare to everyone, including the uninsured and underinsured in over 20 locations between full service clinics and primary care clinics in local school districts and provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, mental health and medication assistance through onsite pharmacies. Patients are seen on both a scheduled and walk-in basis.
Currently hiring in Lake Station, IN; Crown Point, IN; Gary, IN; East Chicago, IN; Michigan City, IN; and Demotte, IN
Job Summary:
A Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) specializes in providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. The LCAC employs a variety of therapeutic techniques to help clients overcome addiction, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve long-term recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Diagnosis:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the nature and extent of clients' substance use and addiction issues. Diagnose substance use disorders using standardized criteria and tools. Develop personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
A Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) specializes in providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. The LCAC employs a variety of therapeutic techniques to help clients overcome addiction, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve long-term recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Diagnosis:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the nature and extent of clients' substance use and addiction issues. Diagnose substance use disorders using standardized criteria and tools. Develop personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
Therapeutic Interventions:
Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based practices for addiction treatment.
Utilize therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention strategies. Support clients in developing skills for sobriety, stress management, and coping with triggers.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based practices for addiction treatment.
Utilize therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention strategies. Support clients in developing skills for sobriety, stress management, and coping with triggers.
Crisis Intervention:
Address emergency situations involving clients in crisis due to substance use or addiction-related issues. Provide immediate support and intervention to ensure client safety and stability. Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to coordinate crisis care.
Address emergency situations involving clients in crisis due to substance use or addiction-related issues. Provide immediate support and intervention to ensure client safety and stability. Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to coordinate crisis care.
Case Management:
Coordinate services and resources for clients, including medical, psychiatric, and social services. Advocate for
clients to ensure they receive appropriate care and support. Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate services and resources for clients, including medical, psychiatric, and social services. Advocate for
clients to ensure they receive appropriate care and support. Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Education and Prevention:
Educate clients and their families about substance use disorders, treatment options, and recovery strategies. Conduct community outreach and prevention programs to raise awareness about addiction and available resources. tay informed about the latest research and developments in addiction counseling and treatment.
Educate clients and their families about substance use disorders, treatment options, and recovery strategies. Conduct community outreach and prevention programs to raise awareness about addiction and available resources. tay informed about the latest research and developments in addiction counseling and treatment.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessment reports, treatment plans, and progress notes. Prepare and submit required documentation and reports in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards in documentation and practice.
Qualifications:
Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessment reports, treatment plans, and progress notes. Prepare and submit required documentation and reports in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards in documentation and practice.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Current and valid LCAC license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervised clinical experience in addiction counseling.
- Strong knowledge of addiction treatment modalities and evidence-based practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
*This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment these functions and tasks may change.
Diversity Statement
Our client celebrates and supports the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our client celebrates and supports the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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