Licensed Clinical​/Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Liberty Community Programs of West Virginia is part of a broader organization committed to offering evidence-based treatment, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented services to individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. The organization emphasizes individualized treatment planning, integrated care (including outpatient, IOP, MAT), and collaborative team approaches.

The Licensed Clinician/Alcohol & Drug Counselor will provide professional clinical services to clients with substance use disorders (alcohol and other drugs) and often co-occurring mental health conditions. The role will include assessment, treatment planning, individual/group therapy, case management, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote client recovery, wellness, and long‑term stability.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients with alcohol and/or drug use disorders, including screening, intake, biopsychosocial evaluation, risk assessment, and identification of co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, goals and objectives in collaboration with clients, aligning with evidence-based practices and program protocols.
• Provide individual counseling, group therapy, family support/education, relapse‑prevention planning, and appropriate psychoeducation on addiction and recovery processes.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, coordinate aftercare and follow‑up services.
• Facilitate or support relapse prevention groups, life‑skills development, coping‑skills training, and recovery maintenance.
• Manage case coordination: liaise with internal staff (e.g., peer‑support specialists, MAT providers) and external agencies (healthcare, social services, legal/probation) to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential documentation in compliance with agency policies, state/federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and quality assurance frameworks.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff trainings, professional development, and program evaluation/quality improvement activities.
• Provide advocacy and support for clients in accessing resources, benefits, housing, employment, community supports.
• Promote client‑centered, culturally competent, trauma-informed care; support a recovery-oriented environment.

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related behavioral health field. Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable depending on scope of role and certification/licensure.
• Current licensure in West Virginia as a clinician (for example, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent) as required by role.
• Certification or eligibility in West Virginia as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) or Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) through the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP).
• Significant experience (e.g., 2+ years) providing addiction counseling, preferably in outpatient/IOP/residential SUD treatment settings; experience with co‑occurring disorders is a plus.
• Demonstrated competency in individual and group therapy, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relapse prevention, trauma‑informed care).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and documentation skills; ability to engage clients in recovery, maintain boundaries, manage caseloads, work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience working in rural or underserved communities (West Virginia/mountain region) a plus.
• Prior work in integrated SUD and behavioral health care, including familiarity with MAT (medication assisted treatment) and co‑occurring conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to recovery-oriented practice, peer involvement, and client empowerment.
• Flexibility, resilience, strong ethical standards and positive attitude toward…