Group Counselor (IOP) - $1,500 Hiring Incentive

Seeking LADC for Intensive Outpatient Services

Pay starts at $30.00-$35.00 Per hour plus Bonus 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ambassador for the IOP program, representing its mission and values internally and externally.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, case managers, and support staff to ensure smooth program operations.
• Engage referral partners, community organizations, and healthcare providers to build program awareness.
• Contribute to program growth by supporting new processes, design, and implementation.
• Provide input to leadership on strategies for visibility and effectiveness.
• Uphold professionalism, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks/projects.
• Inspire hope that addiction is a disease that can be treated, not a moral failing.
• Conduct admissions using ASAM criteria (ASAM Level 2.1) to ensure proper level of care.
• Review admission and periodic assessments to confirm program eligibility.
• Meet with prospective patients, explain program requirements, and use motivational strategies to encourage engagement.
• Develop clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans) with leadership to meet regulatory, billing, and prior authorization standards.
• Communicate with billing and RCM teams regarding patient attendance.
• Provide evidence-based counseling, targeted case management, and crisis support.
• Deliver program curriculum (Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, CBT) a minimum of 3 hours/day, 4 days/week.
• Conduct supportive individual counseling sessions for enrolled patients.
• Develop tailored interventions (e.g., parenting support) to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient engagement through outreach and collaboration with care teams.
• Assist patients in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying health conditions.
• Provide program orientation, intake, readmission support, and transitional counseling until primary counselor assignment.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant patient documentation.
• Comply with all state, federal, and organizational requirements while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance

• Follow all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Comply with accrediting body standards to ensure program integrity.

Marketing and Outreach

• Participate in public relations and community outreach activities to strengthen referral pipelines.

Professional Development

• Achieve assigned annual goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing.
• Exhibit hope, respect, and compassion in all patient and team interactions.
• Foster positive workplace relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Exercise sound judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.

Training

• Participate in required in-service trainings per federal, state, local, and accrediting standards.
• Provide in-service training as needed.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and other professional development opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Accepted licenses/credentials: LADC
• Outreach experience preferred.

Candidate Profile

• High integrity, efficient, and self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential matters.
• Quick response in challenging or crisis situations.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, treatment planning, and social services.
• Demonstrated ability to support rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to speak and hear effectively in person and by phone.
• Adequate vision for reading documents and computer screens.
• Prolonged sitting, occasional bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Variable workload with periods of high stress.
• Standard medical office environment with exposure to patients with mental health, infectious diseases, or criminal justice involvement.
• Prolonged computer use/keyboard work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided where feasible

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