SUD Counselor

Certification

Active licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) certification in New Hampshire (NH), preferred. If not currently licensed as a LADC, combination of relevant experience and education, including required CEUs for LADC eligibility, is highly preferred. Current or previous Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) certification and Recovery Coach training preferred. Must hold and maintain all licenses, certifications, registrations, and other qualifications required to provide assigned services in each state or jurisdiction where services are delivered. All required credentials will be verified through primary source verification prior to service delivery and monitored throughout employment. NPI and Medicaid enrollment, when required for the role or payer participation, must be obtained and maintained in good standing.

Experience

Experience utilizing ASAM criteria to determine appropriate level of care within a continuum of care is required. Working knowledge of evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment and recovery is required. Experience in case management and delivery of individual and group substance use disorder counseling is highly preferred.

Physical Effort

Primarily requires sitting during sessions with some movement for activities or group settings.

Background

All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior to hire.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options to accommodate both client needs and staff availability. Some evening hours are required.

Benefits

Full-time positions are eligible for Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Work Location

Services provided in the office, community, and via telehealth.

• Screening, Credentialing, and Fitness for Duty Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, verification, and approval processes in accordance with agency policy, applicable law, payer requirements, and accreditation standards.
• This includes, as applicable to the position: Criminal background checks, including federal, state, and local checks as required Driving record review for positions that require transportation of clients or use of a personal or company vehicle for work duties Verification of all applicable credentials, including licensure, certification, registration, and education Verification of credentials through primary source verification Verification in each state, province, or other jurisdiction in which the employee will provide services Review of sanctions, exclusions, or other findings that may affect employability or ability to bill for services Fitness-for-duty review, when required for the position or when job duties reasonably require such review All required background checks, credential verification, and fitness-for-duty requirements must be completed prior to hire or prior to the delivery of services, as applicable.
• Required verifications must also be maintained throughout employment, including at hire, upon renewal of any required credential, when job duties change, when the employee begins working in another jurisdiction, and whenever otherwise required by policy, law, contract, or regulation.
• If information is received that raises concern related to background checks, credentials, driving eligibility, sanctions, exclusions, or fitness for duty, the organization may take action consistent with policy and law, including delaying start date, restricting duties, removing the employee from service delivery, requiring supervision or corrective action, reassignment, suspension, or separation from employment.
• Employees are responsible for maintaining all required credentials in good standing and for immediately notifying the organization of any lapse, restriction, investigation, suspension, revocation, exclusion, or other material change affecting their eligibility to perform job duties.