Full-time jobs in New Orleans, LA

About the role

The Treatment & Recovery Counselor, under the direction of the Clinical Director, is responsible for conducting individual, family and group therapy for residents in Canal Pointe. This individual completes concurrent reviews with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to ensure approval of services based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care for the maximum amount of time based on medical necessity. This individual updates and reviews person-centered care plans by required deadlines. This individual will work closely with supervisory and administrative staff to ensure efficient and high-quality service provision for all residents served by the program. As the residential center opens, the Treatment & Recovery Counselor must be flexible and support the team in successful launch and scaling of services.

What you'll bring

• Required bachelor's degree and registered addiction counselor and registered addition counselor (RAC), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), or a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) registered with the ADRA.
• Maintenance of all requirements to maintain credential per respective authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Expertise within Electronic Health Systems.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a respectful manner, remaining flexible, proactive, and task oriented.
• Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, and prioritizing skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Must pass drug screening tests as required by agency’s policies and procedures.
• Must complete tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment and be free from Tuberculosis (TB) in a communicable state via skin testing (or chest exam if recommended by physician).
• Must be able to maintain First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and seizure assessment training.
• This position provides services in office.