Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Job description

Part-Time & Full Time Seeking: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Experience: At least 2-3 yrs experience with Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Population; Child/Adult Experience Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday’s from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Requirements: Education: Minimum - Master's Degree in health and human services field. Personal: Strong organizational and communication skills, time management skills, customer service skills, ability to multi-task and be flexible, ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and be highly motivated to accurately complete all assigned duties. Maintain all required credentialing. A professional counselor or Licensed Social Worker (e.g., LPC, LMSW, LISW, LMFT) General knowledge of Electronic Health Record systems. Knowledge of substance use disorders detailed in the DSM-V. Knowledge of ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria. Maintain a valid Driver's License. Responsibilities: Assess clients to evaluate and assign the appropriate services/education treatment program, conduct group therapy sessions, and occasionally provide counseling services to individuals. Manage a client caseload, consult with other staff as well as referring agencies, perform client follow-up and discharge duties. Interact and communicate with groups and individuals involved in the agency. Prepare, receive, and process a variety of documents and reports. Attend required training and meetings. Record keeping on an Electronic Health Record system (Qualifacts/CareLogic). Ensure that assigned program meets the policies, procedures, and licensing standards required by DHEC, CARF, and the DAODAS Quality Assurance Standards. Other duties as assigned.