Alcohol Drug Counselor - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, part of the Neurological Institute, offers an Alcohol Drug Recovery Center focused on intensive group therapy for substance use disorders. You will assess, plan and implement counseling and education services for rehabilitation patients, providing case management and discharge planning within a supportive, team-based environment.

Hours are days, 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday with no on-call, holidays or weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Current state licensure as LPC or LSW.
• One year of experience in human behavior including individual/group psychotherapy, diagnostic formulation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients.
• Provide assigned patients with counseling case management.
• Systematically assess coping mechanisms in collaboration with patient/family.
• Utilize teaching methods to meet patient/family educational needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning with care team.
• Conduct Intensive Outpatient Group Therapy sessions four days per week and chart progress.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Assessment

Care planning

Education

Master's degree

Licensed professional licensure (LPC or LSW)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center, part of the Neurological Institute, provides comprehensive, team-based care for individuals with chemical dependency, offering both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, including intensive outpatient group therapy. The center emphasizes personalized treatment plans, relapse prevention and long-term recovery, combining behavioral therapy, medical support and ongoing peers and professional guidance.

As an Alcohol Drug Rehab Counselor with a focus on Intensive Group Therapy, you will perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients. In this role, you will help individuals with substance use disorders navigate recovery, provide support and guidance and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—4:30pm. M-F, No call, holiday, weekends and occasional evening coverage.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients.
• Provide assigned patients with counseling case management.
• Systematically and continually assess the patient's coping mechanisms in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Utilize appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to ensure patient/family educational needs are met.
• Assess, collaborate and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Conduct Intensive Outpatient Group Therapy sessions four days per week and chart patient progress.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• One year of experience in human behavior, including individual group psychotherapy diagnostic formulation and psychological testing

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)
• Experience with Group Counseling
• Experience in Substance Use Disorders
• EPIC experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to navigate throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry on a PC and keyboard.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing and data entry.
• Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).