Recovery Center of Kentucky's mission is to help individuals reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction to alcohol and other drugs and to reduce the incidence of addiction in future generations. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Addiction Clinician provides critical alcohol and other drug counseling, assessment and referral services to clients in a manner that reflects the agency's mission.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient treatment; make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview
Conduct confidential, quality assessments, utilizing ASAM Placement criteria and the Addiction Severity Index to determine the appropriate level of care;
Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery
Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews
Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
Conduct IOP groups Monday through Friday as directed
Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of the agencies policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, and State Licensing standards
Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required
Requirements
Active CDCA/ LCDCII/ LCDCIII/ LICDC licensure from the Kentucky Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
Organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills required; experience with documentation in EHR
Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony
Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service
Preferred
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
LPC, LSW, LMFT licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board or Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education
Addictions counseling and /or mental health counseling: one year
Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialties
Addiction Medicine
Work Setting
In-person
Education
Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification
Counseling license in the state of Kentucky (Required)
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Education
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