Clinical Counselor: SUD and Mental Health

• Diagnostic Assessment:

Conduct in-depth clinical assessments to evaluate the nature and severity of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Utilize structured interviews, evidence-based tools, and collateral information to inform diagnosis and care planning.

• Diagnostic Evaluation:

Apply current diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5) to identify substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, ensuring clinical accuracy and compliance with professional standards.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the ASAM Criteria (4th Edition) and level-of-care determination

• Treatment Planning:

Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment outcomes, client history, and presenting needs. Collaborate with internal and external providers to create integrated care strategies. During quarterly treatment plan reviews, 1:1 counseling, assess client progress and current clinical diagnosis to determine the appropriate point for initiating discharge planning. Identify and document readiness for discharge, anticipated supports, and continued care needs to ensure a smooth transition from services.

• Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation, including assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment recommendations, and progress notes, in accordance with organizational, legal, and ethical guidelines. Report any necessary compliance concerns for all service lines to the Navita Health Quality Team. Efficiency with documentation and completion.

• Client Counseling and Engagement:

Provide 1-1 counseling through interventions, psychoeducation, and motivational support for clients during the assessment process. Support clients in understanding substance use, treatment options, and recovery pathways.

• Referral and Coordination:

Provide referrals to appropriate services including medical care, mental health treatment, detoxification, peer support, and community-based resources. Communicate effectively with care teams to support continuity of care.

• Professional Development:

Stay current on emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in the fields of addiction counseling and behavioral health through ongoing education and training.

• Licensure:

Active and unrestricted LICDC license as required by state regulations, in OH. Active Co-occuring License, such as, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT, LISW, PsyD, PHD, or equivalent

• Education:

A Master's degree or higher that meets the behavioral science degree requirements or Nursing degree from an accredited school or university. Master's degree in nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.

• Experience:

Demonstrated experience in substance use and mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning preferred.

• Preference given to those clinicians with experience working with Peer Supporters and/or Supervisory credential to oversee Peer Supporters (Peer Supervisor, LICDC-CS).

• Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong understanding of addiction, behavioral health disorders, and treatment modalities.

• Proficiency in clinical documentation and diagnostic assessment tools.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

• LICDC + Co-occurring license as a LPC, LPCC, LIMFT, LISW, PsyD, PHD

• Contractor position, remote, work from home. Must be located in Ohio or MN

• May require flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Originally posted on Himalayas