ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

UHS•High Point, NC

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a certified therapist for our opioid treatment center in High Point, NC. The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Therapist/ Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, educational, and referral services to enrolled patients and their families as defined by OTP protocols. Counseling services include individual, group, and family counseling.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
LCAS or LCAS-A required

Responsibilities

Acts as primary counselor to address substance use disorders.
Develops individualized, PCP and its ongoing revisions in coordination with the Client and ensures its implementation.
Provides ongoing assessment and reassessment of the Client based on their PCP and goals.
Provides individual and group counseling based on the Client’s individualized, PCP.
Provides crisis interventions, when clinically appropriate.
Provides substance use, health and community services education.
Provides coordination and consultation with medical, clinical, familial, and ancillary relevant parties with Client consent.
Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services along with arranging psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Provide appropriate linkage and referrals for recovery services and supports.
Informs the Client about benefits, community resources, and services.
Advocates for and assists the Client in accessing benefits and services.
Monitors and documents the status of the Client’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP.
Maintains accurate service notes and documentation for all interventions provided; and
Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.