Chemical Dependency Counselor (47359)

Tcn Behavioral Health Services; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TCN Bellefontaine is seeking a Chemical Dependency Counselor III to conduct diagnostic assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and lead individual and group counseling sessions. You will also perform urine drug screening and follow-up contacts to promote engagement in care.

The role requires maintaining licensure, participating in supervision, completing required training, and upholding HIPAA confidentiality while collaborating with clients and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services required; master's preferred in Addiction Counseling.
• CDCA certification; license preferred.
• Minimum two years' substance abuse counseling experience; three+ preferred.
• CPR/First Aid; de-escalation techniques provided if necessary.
• Meets Ohio Board standards and Medicaid billing requirements.
• Competencies in working with diverse populations.
• Therapeutic modalities knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments with ASAM levels of care and service recommendations.
• Identify additional services and referrals.
• Formulate, review, and update treatment plans with the client.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
• Provide urine drug screens.
• Provide follow-up contacts to engage clients in treatment.
• Work within scope of practice and authorization for services.
• Coordinate with referral sources and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend supervision, complete required training, and maintain licensure.
• Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and adhere to agency ethics.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

CPR

First Aid

De-escalation

Licensing compliance

Medicaid billing compliance

Diversity communication

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Documentation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Autonomous work

Therapeutic modalities

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in Addiction Counseling

CDCA certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TCN Bellefontaine - Bellefontaine, OH 43311, Position Type: Full Time, Position Summary:

The Chemical Dependency Counselor III position involves completing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, and monitoring client progress with follow-up contact and urine drug screens. Counselors coordinate care by consulting with clients, referral sources, and community partners, ensuring continuity of care and facilitating therapeutic discharges. The role requires adherence to professional standards, including maintaining licensure, attending supervision, completing required training, and upholding confidentiality and ethical guidelines, while participating in the SUD treatment team and meeting agency expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Service Provision:

• Complete diagnostic assessments which include clinical impressions, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations based on ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) levels of care to include type, frequency, and duration of recommended services.


• Identify additional services needed and make appropriate referrals.


• Formulate, review, and update treatment plans in collaboration with the client.


• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions in accordance with identified treatment goals and objectives.


• Provide urine drug screen monitoring.


• Provide follow-up contact/sessions to promote client engagement in the treatment process.


• Provide only those services in your scope of practice authorized by Utilization Management.


• Provide the above services within the authorized frequency and duration of services. Request additional services when initial authorization has been met.


• Other clinical duties as assigned.

Coordination of Care Services:

• Consult with referral sources and family members/significant others as needed and as allowed by written permission (ROI) of the client to obtain additional information helpful in making treatment recommendations.


• Provide referral sources with treatment recommendations and treatment progress/areas of concern promptly.


• Coordinate information dissemination which promotes continuity of care when transferring primary client care responsibilities to other agency providers.


• Consult with multi-disciplinary team, client, and referral sources prior to therapeutic discharge.


• Develop and maintain positive collaboration with other social services agencies and community partners serving clients. Provide consultation as needed.

Professional Growth, Ethics, and Agency Standards:

• Demonstrates and supports the company core values TCN C.A.R.E.S. “Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Service.”


• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies, complying with all behavioral and ethical expectations.


• Completes all agency-required training, including client rights and grievances, safety training, infection control, etc.


• Attending and engage in regular supervision. This will include evaluation of documentation, case review and discussion of administrative tasks. This may include participation in group problem solving and sharing information on resources in the community.


• Maintain agency-required annual training including client rights and grievances, safety training, infection control, and others as required by accrediting bodies.


• Maintain licensure.


• Maintain client confidentiality as outlined by HIPAA standards.


• Abide by and follow the agency Code of Ethics.


• Maintain constructive, non-judgmental working relationships with clients, agency staff, and community partners.


• Participate in the SUD (substance use disorders) treatment team to ensure services are available for access and by covering for others when necessary.


• Ensure that Client Care Hours are at expected levels.


• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.


• Be willing to work on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the agency.


• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies, including compliance with all behavioral and ethical expectations.

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in the social services field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a master's degree in Addiction Counseling.


• Certification: minimum of CDCA; prefer higher licensed.


• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in substance abuse counseling; prefer 3 or more years


• Other:
  
  
  • CPR; First Aid; De-escalation which will be provided if necessary.
  
  
  • Meets all standards and regulations of the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
  
  
  • Must meet all requirements associated with the completion of a Medicaid application and receiving approval to bill for services rendered.
  
  
  • Demonstrated competencies for working with the populations served.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Various therapeutic modalities, developing a safe environment conducive to therapy.

Skills:

• Capacity to perform duties effectively under potential emotional stress and conflict situations.


• Proficiency in utilizing basic computer skills and office equipment for documentation and communication purposes.


• Practice of a client-focused approach, demonstrating active listening skills, reading comprehension, and critical thinking.

Abilities:

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication with diverse populations is essential, along with the capability to work autonomously.