Addiction Counselor

The addiction counselor provides psychosocial support and counseling to patients and their families, coordinating services such as group therapy and crisis intervention. They conduct assessments, document needs, and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.

Candidates must have a master's degree in counseling and a passing score on the national counselor’s examination. They should also be eligible for provisionally licensed professional counselor (P-Lpc) licensure by the hire date and obtain lpc licensure within four years.