The mission of Heritage Health is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice who is looking for a full-time Addiction (Chemical Dependency) Counselor for our Restored Paths clinic in Coeur d'Alene.

The Addiction Counselor is responsible for providing confidential addiction counseling, education and support to individuals, families and the community and for promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.

In this role, you will:

• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
• Willingness to attend and participate in off-site meetings and/or seminars.
• Complete assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the Behavioral Science Field or Social Work from an accredited university or college
• Must meet Idaho code for Qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional
• Computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization
• Excellent communication skills

Heritage Health is a federally qualified health center. We believe that healthcare should be accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. 

Heritage Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package! 100% of our full time employees' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is covered by Heritage Health. Additional life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage is also available.

We value our employees' health and future!

• We offer a 403b retirement plan where Heritage Health matches up to 2% of your contribution.
• Employees start accruing paid time off from day 1. We also cover 8 paid holidays.
• We offer $500 and 2 hours towards continuing education. We also reimburse for licenses required to do business.
• Discounts are also available on cell phone plans as well as gym memberships!

Please apply online at: www.myheritagehealth.org/careers

Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.