Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

As an LADC, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive treatment for clients facing the challenges of SUDs and CODs. Your expertise will be essential in creating personalized treatment plans and facilitating supportive group sessions, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct ASAM Assessments: Perform thorough ASAM assessments and contribute to the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

• Create Comprehensive Treatment Plans: Develop and implement treatment plans for SUDs and CODs, including initial assessments, ongoing care, discharge planning, and relapse prevention strategies.

• Facilitate Referrals: Make appropriate referrals to ensure clients receive the comprehensive support they need.

• Service Coordination and Case Management: Provide effective case management and service coordination for clients with SUDs and CODs, ensuring seamless access to resources and support.

• Individual Counseling: Offer compassionate counseling to individuals dealing with SUDs and CODs, helping them navigate their recovery journey.

• Group Facilitation: Lead SUD and COD-specific group sessions that foster connection, understanding, and healing among participants.

• Collaborate on Program Development: Work closely with the LADC supervisor to enhance SUD programming and contribute to staff training initiatives.

• Educate and Advocate: Provide valuable education to clients, families, and the community about substance use disorders and recovery resources.

• Timely Documentation: Ensure the timely completion of all required documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with established standards.

• Professional Compliance: Adhere to all professional and ethical responsibilities, maintaining the highest standards of care.

• Community Support Collaboration: Support and collaborate with recovery community members to offer on-site, off-site, and virtual community support meeting opportunities.

• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of Newport Healthcare.

• Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in a health and human services counseling field is preferred.

• Licensure:

  • Current Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential from the state where services are being provided is required. At a minimum, candidates must possess either a Registered Alcohol and Drug Trainee (RAD-T) or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAAC) credential.

• Experience:

  • Relevant experience in substance use disorder counseling and treatment is preferred.

• Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to client advocacy and education.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Compliance with all professional and ethical responsibilities related to counseling and substance use treatment.

Pay range for this position is $23 to $30.50 depending on education and experience.

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

**Pay range for this position is $23 to $30 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Lark Tate, either via email at lark.tate@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-605-8760. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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