Licensed Addiction Counselor
LAKEWOOD, WAContract / Full-time$42/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one-on-one drug and alcohol consultation, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention. The role supports behavioral health needs involving mental illness, developmental and learning disabilities, and substance use in inpatient and outpatient settings. The posting requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and a current state license or certificate in addictions or substance abuse counseling.
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Licensed Addiction Counselor
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Pay: $42 / Hour
Hours: 40.00
Location: LAKEWOOD, WA
The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drug and alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and group therapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs. The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assists with behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmental and learning disabilities, substance use, etc.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work orpublic health required
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Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abusecounseling in the state of assignment required
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Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to includebehavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinicalmanagement of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issuespreferred
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Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Allied
Job Function: Allied | Licensed Addiction Counselor | Licensed Addiction Counselor
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0294
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $42 / Hour
Date Posted: 2026-11-09
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