Group Counselor - LMSW, LADAC

TL;DR

Group Counselor - LMSW, LADAC (IOP): Serve as primary ambassador for Intensive Outpatient Program for opioid addiction treatment with an accent on admissions using ASAM criteria, evidence-based group counseling, and patient engagement. Focus on delivering program curriculum (Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, CBT), developing treatment plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Onsite: Knoxville, TN 37912, USA

Company

Largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers providing opioid addiction treatment through IOP, OTP, and OBOT across 22 states.

What you will do

• Serve as primary ambassador for IOP program, collaborating with clinical teams and engaging referral partners.
• Conduct admissions using ASAM Level 2.1 criteria, review assessments, and use motivational strategies for patient engagement.
• Deliver evidence-based group counseling (Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, CBT) at least 3 hours/day, 4 days/week, plus individual sessions.
• Develop clinical documentation, treatment plans, and tailored interventions meeting regulatory and billing standards.
• Provide crisis support, case management, outreach, and transitional counseling while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in marketing, community outreach, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Hold one of: LPC, LADAC I/II, LCSW, or LMSW; if not licensed, enrolled in or willing to begin licensure program at hire.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, treatment planning, ASAM criteria, and social services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• High integrity, sound judgment with confidential matters, and quick response in crises.
• Ability to speak/hear effectively, adequate vision, and handle prolonged sitting/computer use in medical office environment.

Nice to have

• Outreach experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance: generous PTO, holidays, flexible early in/early out schedules, no nights/Sundays.
• Professional growth: role-based training, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, conferences.
• Comprehensive benefits: health/life/vision/dental insurance options, 401K with match, quarterly bonuses, certification incentives.
• Employee perks: discounts, Employee Assistance Program, self-care series.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, hope, respect, compassion, and treating addiction as a brain disease.