Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Job Type:  | Full-Time

Your experience matters 

We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Mental Health Counselor who excels in this role:

• Provides ASAM assessment, intakes, and counseling services to adult clients.
•  Provides individual and family sessions., and group psychotherapy as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and complete records, including adequate paperwork to facilitate proper
  billing. Knowledgeable of ASAM levels of care and their appropriate and effective application.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee related information.
• Delivers personalized, efficient care with respect for the individual's spiritual and cultural differences.
• Participates in community consultation and education as requested.
• Participates in facility treatment team meetings communicating clinical impressions.
• Compiles comprehensive patient/family history and records the data.
• Works to ensure effective performance and productivity maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate patients.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

 The Mental Health Counselor must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The requirements listed below are below representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Bilingual and/or English Spanish speaking preferred and ability to work with culturally diverse population.
• High School Diploma or equivalent - required 
•   AA in Social Services or equivalent (90 quarter/60 semester college credits) or bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences.
• Must be enrolled in an approved school and gaining the experience required to receive a Substance Use Disorder Professional credential

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing [email protected].

Hourly range: $17.26- $22.44

EEOC Statement

"Lourdes Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavior Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.