Behavioral Health Counselor - Addictions

Talbert House, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbert House, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor - Addictions. Full-time professional position providing individual and/or group counseling for youth and adults, and contributing to interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Candidates must hold an Ohio license (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) and have a bachelor’s degree or higher; 2–5 years of clinical counseling experience preferred. The role emphasizes cognitive behavioral approaches and comprehensive diagnostic

Qualifications

• Ability to interact ethically and respectfully with clients.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Be adaptive, flexible and responsive to client and program needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, DSM-V/ICD-10 diagnoses.
• Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group counseling under supervision.
• Maintain caseload and ongoing contact with clients.
• Monitor and assess progress using supportive methods.
• Interview and observe clients; prepare clinical reports and service plans.
• Provide family counseling per established principles and best practices.
• Deliver cognitive behavioral therapy and conduct assessments; provide case management.
• Contribute to training and offer guidance to team members.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation per contract and licensure requirements.
• Adhere to professional standards and licensure scope.
• Consult with team on cases and action plans.
• Complete required agency and funder trainings.

Skills

Ethical conduct

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional boundaries

Problem solving

DSM-5/ICD-10 knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

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Behavioral Health Counselor - Addictions

Full Time Professional 510 OAK STREET, Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1709

Salary Range: $53,000.00 To $57,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing individual and/or group counseling as defined by license for both youth and adult populations. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients. Develop comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license.

Position Requires of of the Following Ohio Licenses: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC

Position Description:

• Perform counseling, psychosocial intervention and treatment under close supervision
• Maintain caseload and utilization by maintaining regular contact with clients
• Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methods
• Interview and observe clients and prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans
• May provide family counseling according to established principles and best practices
• Provide cognitive behavioral treatment, conduct assessments, individual/group counseling and case management
• May provide clinical direction and participate in providing in-service training to other treatment team members
• Provides dependent diagnosis, under close supervision of an independently licensed supervisor
• Provides in-depth assessment services and diagnostic summaries; assesses and selects appropriate counseling methods to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and group
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical activities in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and clinical best practices
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations and licensure scope
• Consult with team members concerning situations and possible courses of action
• Complete agency, accrediting body, and funder required training
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Be adaptive, flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and program
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing tasks
• Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM-V/ICD-10 diagnosis
• Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least one of the following Ohio licenses: LSW or LPC (LISW or LPCC)
• 2 – 5 years clinical counseling experience preferred

Essential Functions/Physical Demands:

• Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Frequent to constant sitting.
• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
• Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.