Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Position

Part time

Schedule

Approximately 8–20 hours per week, flexible

Location

On-site at the Lexington clinic

Reports to

Owner/PMHNP

Position summary

Kiyla Mental Clinic LLC is seeking a Kentucky-licensed Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) to join our growing outpatient behavioral health practice on a part-time basis.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and individual counseling. We are looking for someone dependable, professional, compassionate, and comfortable working in a small, team-oriented practice.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and substance use disorder assessments.
• Complete appropriate ASAM assessments and level-of-care recommendations.
• Diagnose substance use disorders within the LCADC’s professional scope of practice.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual substance use disorder counseling.
• Facilitate group counseling when applicable to the clinic’s services.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with the clinic’s PMHNP and other healthcare or behavioral health providers.
• Assist with referrals to appropriate levels of care and community resources.
• Participate in discharge and continuing-care planning.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable Kentucky requirements.
• Assist the clinic with maintaining compliance with applicable Kentucky AODE/BHSO requirements.
• Complete required alcohol and drug counseling continuing education.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical policy development as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Kentucky Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) credential.
• Credential must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Education, training, and experience necessary to practice independently within the LCADC scope of practice.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, DSM diagnostic criteria, treatment planning, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented care.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and appropriate level-of-care placement.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements applicable to substance use disorder treatment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a psychiatric APRN/PMHNP and administrative staff.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in an AODE, BHSO, outpatient SUD, MAT, or similar behavioral health program.
• Experience working with patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine.
• Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid behavioral health documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Experience with audits, chart reviews, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.

Schedule

This is a part-time position, anticipated to require approximately 8–20 hours per week, depending on patient volume and program needs. Kiyla Mental Clinic is willing to discuss a flexible schedule with the selected candidate.

About Kiyla Mental Clinic

Kiyla Mental Clinic LLC is an outpatient behavioral health practice located in Lexington, Kentucky. Our goal is to provide compassionate, respectful, individualized treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Our practice provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment for opioid use disorder and is expanding its outpatient substance use disorder services.

Equal opportunity

Kiyla Mental Clinic LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.