Behavioral Health Counselor - Addictions

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

Job summary

Talbert-House in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor - Addictions to provide individual and group counseling for youth and adults and to participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

You will develop diagnostic assessments, maintain caseloads with timely documentation, and support treatment goals under licensed supervision. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and Ohio licenses (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and Ohio licenses: LSW or LPC (LISW or LPCC).
• 2–5 years clinical counseling experience preferred.
• Provide individual and group counseling under supervision.
• Maintain caseload and document clinical activities timely.
• Demonstrate professional boundaries and ethical practice.
• Be adaptable and responsive to client and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, psychosocial intervention and treatment under supervision.
• Maintain caseload and regular client contact.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes.
• Interview and assess clients; prepare clinical reports and service plans.
• Possibly provide family counseling and group sessions.
• Offer cognitive behavioral treatment and case management.
• Assist with training and professional development within the team.
• Ensure documentation complies with contract, regulatory, and agency standards.

Skills

Ethical conduct

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Professional boundaries

Multi-tasking

DSM-V/ICD-10 knowledge

Electronic documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Ohio licenses: LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC

Job description

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Behavioral Health Counselor - Addictions

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

11 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, and 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.