As a Lead Counselor specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and mental health, you will play a pivotal role within our care team, delivering a full spectrum of supportive services to patients, emphasizing harm reduction, sustained recovery, and continuity of care. Additionally, you will oversee the admission documentation for the admissions counselor team.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversee patient care responsibilities while supervising the admission counselor team.
- Conduct telehealth counseling sessions for SUD and/or mental health disorders using PursueCare s platform and EHR system, dedicating a minimum of 75% of your time to this task.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, operations staff, partnering providers, and referral sources to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conduct documentation reviews for designated Admissions Counselors, including approving the biopsychosocial assessments/diagnostic interviews and treatment plans.
- Supervision encompasses both synchronous methods (video and/or phone sessions) and asynchronous methods (email, slack).
- Support therapy provider education and onboarding, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Master s level degree or above, with a current independent license to practice (LCSW, LPCC, PhD, PsyD).
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing technology for telehealth counseling.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in substance use treatment.
- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Qualifications & Key Competencies:
- Maintain a valid unrestricted license to practice in the state(s) agreed upon at hire, or other states directed by PursueCare.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Join us in our mission to provide compassionate care and support to individuals seeking addiction treatment. If you possess the key qualifications and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role.
PursueCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.