Chemical Dependency Counselor

MedMark Treatment Centers; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Growth and development opportunities

Ability to impact individuals’ life

Job summary

A progressive substance use treatment organization in Ohio is seeking a Licensed Substance Use Counselor. The role involves assisting patients through medically assisted treatments for opioid addiction, conducting individual and group sessions, and evaluating patient progress. Candidates must hold relevant Ohio certifications and demonstrate a positive attitude towards patients. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Ohio CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, or LSW.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients through medically assisted treatments for opioid addiction.
• Conducting individual and group sessions for crisis management.
• Evaluating patients’ progress and collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Providing counseling services and coordinating treatment.
• Completing bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Developing aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Ensuring delivery of trauma-informed counseling services.
• Deliver counseling services in a trauma-informed manner and perform related duties.

Skills

Ohio CDCA

LCDC II

LCDC III

LPC

LSW

Positive attitude

Understanding of EMR systems

Education

Ohio CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, or LSW

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor Needed!

The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisted treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. The counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. The counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist patients in achieving overall outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Substance use counselor will be in charge of assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction.
• Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
• Counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients’ achieving overall outcome.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients in a trauma-informed manner.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Ohio CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, or LSW.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K).
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path.
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life.

What To Expect From Us

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.