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Core responsibilities

The counselor ensures accurate completion of essential patient documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes, in compliance with federal and state standards. They provide direct counseling services to patients, manage crisis situations, facilitate group sessions, and arrange necessary community referrals.

Requirements summary

Minimum requirements vary significantly by counselor tier (I, ii, tier 3), generally requiring education ranging from an associate's to a master's degree in a relevant field, along with specific addiction counseling certifications like caac, cadc, or caadc. Experience requirements also scale with the tier, sometimes requiring clinical experience or specific licensure (Lcsw, lpc, lsw) for higher levels.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificatepostgraduate degreeTreatment PlanningClinical SupervisionCase ConferencesPatient DocumentationReferral ArrangementStatistical ReportingPatient OrientationChain of CustodyTraining CompletionDischarge SummariesCrisis CounselingUrine Drug ScreeningProgress Note TakingIntake CompletionGroup Counseling FacilitationConfidentiality Regulations

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Continuing Education
  • Bonus Incentives
  • Free Clinical Supervision
  • Student Loan Repayment Program Eligibility
  • Variable Pay Structure
  • Defined Career Pathing
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives