Licensed Professional Counselor LPC

Channel your passion for helping others into a medical career that is personally and professionally rewarding. Join us on the front lines as direct care staff working alongside top notch professionals in the addiction treatment industry. Become a member of our caring and collaborative team at the Master Center for Addiction Medicine (Master Center) that provides outpatient addiction treatment that is comprehensive evidencebased and individualized.

Master Center is expanding and seeking a talented and experienced LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) for our Intensive Outpatient Program.

The LPC plays a vital role in providing comprehensive mental health and substance use care and support to clients in recovery from substance use disorders. This role involves conducting assessments developing individualized treatment plans and delivering evidencebased interventions to address cooccurring mental health and substance use issues within individual/group settings as well as the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The ideal candidate has experience in addiction treatment a commitment to personcentered care and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity in Medication Assisted Treatment is a plus. This role requires strong clinical skills case management skills cultural sensitivity and a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Hours:

20 hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

o Perform detailed biopsychosocial and addictionspecific assessments.

o Diagnose substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health conditions using DSM5 criteria.

o Evaluate clients readiness for change and identify barriers to recovery.

Treatment Planning and Implementation

o Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on recovery goals.

o Provide evidencebased therapeutic interventions (e.g. CBT Motivational Interviewing DBT).

o Incorporate relapse prevention strategies and psychoeducation into therapy sessions.

Group and Individual Therapy

o Facilitate therapy groups including IOP focused on addiction relapse prevention coping skills and trauma.

o Conduct individual counseling sessions to address clients unique needs and challenges.

o Promote skillbuilding for emotional regulation stress management and healthy relationships.

Crisis Intervention and Support

o Respond to acute crises including relapses and provide immediate support and stabilization.

o Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers for medicationassisted treatment (MAT) and crisis management.

Collaboration and Case Management

o Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including addiction counselors psychiatrists nurses and case managers.

o Coordinate referrals to external services such as housing employment and medical care.

o Advocate for clients needs within the healthcare and legal systems.

Education and Support

o Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families about addiction mental health and recovery.

o Empower clients with tools for longterm sobriety and emotional resilience.

Documentation and Compliance

o Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments treatment plans and progress notes in compliance with ethical and legal standards.

o Adhere to state and federal regulations regarding addiction treatment (e.g. HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2.

Professional Development

o Participate in ongoing training and supervision to enhance addiction and mental health treatment clinical skills.

o Stay current on best practices and emerging trends in addiction recovery and cooccurring disorders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in counseling Social Work Psychology or a related field.

Current licensure as a LPC in Virginia.

Experience working with clients with substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health conditions.

Proficiency in evidencebased practices for addiction treatment (e.g. Motivational Interviewing CBT for SUDs).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a traumainformed approach.

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in addiction counseling or treatment (e.g. CADC MAC).

Experience in delivering group therapy and psychoeducation in an addiction setting.

Knowledge of medicationassisted treatment (MAT) protocols.

Bilingual skills or experience working with diverse populations.

At Master Center for Addiction Medicine we transform the lives of our patients. We transform the model of care for the addiction treatment industry. And we are transforming the landscape of addiction treatment through innovation and growth. Join us in our mission and make a true impact on people families and your community!

If you would like become a member of our Team dedicated to treating patients with substance dependence with quality empathy and compassion please reply to this ad and submit a copy of your professional resume or CV.

At Master Center for Addiction Medicine we transform the lives of our patients. We transform the model of care for the addiction treatment industry. And we are transforming the landscape of addiction treatment through innovation and growth. Join us in our mission and make a true impact on people families and your community!