SUD Counselor

## Who Is Anew? Anew is an outpatient behavioral health provider that helps individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders. ## The Anew Mission The mission of Anew Behavioral Health is to provide life changing care to all that we serve. Anew was built by clinicians and is operated exclusively by clinicians who are committed to providing positive, strength-based, integrated and individualized solutions to best serve you and your loved ones. ## The Anew Vision Anew is committed to creating a world without stigma and a life without limits. In our world, every day is an opportunity for a fresh start, and anyone can Begin Anew. **Summary:** The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor plays a vital role in supporting clients experiencing challenges related to substance use. Utilizing evidence-based practices, this counselor conducts focused assessments, develops treatment plans, provides case management services, provides appropriate referrals for mental health treatment, and facilitates individual and group counseling sessions focused on developing SUD recovery skills. The SUD Counselor collaborates with clients, their families, mental health therapists, outside agencies and providers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being. **Duties and Responsibilities:** - Conduct focused assessments to identify substance use issues and facilitate appropriate referral for co-occurring mental health conditions when indicated. - Function as the primary SUD case manager for each client assigned. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's SUD recovery needs and goals. - Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on SUD recovery and coping strategies using provided evidence-based curriculum. - Provide psychoeducation regarding substance use disorders, treatment modalities, and relapse prevention techniques. - Monitor client progress and adapt treatment plans as necessary to ensure effectiveness. - Collaborate with other case managers, healthcare providers, mental health therapists, and community resources to coordinate care for clients. - Collaborate with the integrated care team in the collection and packaging of urine drug screens (UDS). - Document all client interactions, treatment plans, case management notes, and progress notes following agency and regulatory guidelines. - Participate in ongoing training and education to remain informed of best practices in the field of addiction treatment. - Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards including HIPAA, 42 CFR regulations, and agency policies. **Supervision Given:** This position does not supervise any staff. **Supervision Received:** The SUD Counselor reports to the Regional Director of Operations. The Regional Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision. **Qualifications:** - Must be licensed to practice in the state you are providing services in. - NPI and Medicaid Provider Number preferred and required to start work. **Education:** - A minimum of an associate’s degree in chemical dependency, addiction, or substance use counseling is required. - A bachelor’s degree in chemical dependency, addiction, substance use counseling or related field (e.g. human services, social work, or psychology) with a concentration or minor in chemical dependency is preferred. **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 pr…