Community-Based Substance Use Counselor

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 31,836 - 37,305; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Jackson, OH is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support individuals with substance use disorders in home and community settings. The role emphasizes assessment, care placement, and coordination of services by a licensed professional).

The position offers opportunities to work with local partners, advance cross-systems collaboration, and contribute to a comprehensive behavioral health program while meeting billing productivity targets.

Qualifications

• License to perform SUD psychotherapy issued by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years related experience in the field.
• Demonstrated high degree of cultural awareness.
• Experience with multi-need individuals and families.
• Broad knowledge of community service systems.
• Willing to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities.
• Able to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression.
• Must be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess the strengths and needs of those seeking support for substance use disorder.
• Perform level of care assessments for treatment placement.
• Coordinate resources and services for individuals served.
• Carry out group and individual SUD psychotherapy.
• Perform routine and timely outreach to referrals and those who experience a lapse in treatment.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of client contact and related activities.
• Attend team meetings, collaborate with community partners, participate in related programs to support individuals served.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with behavioral medicine and other teams within ISBH.
• Meets billing productivity requirements established by Integrated Services for Behavioral Health.
• Build relationships and network with partners to build substance use program, expand referral base and strengthen community relationships
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years related experience

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Jackson, OH is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support individuals with substance use disorders in home and community settings. The role emphasizes assessment, care placement, and coordination of services by a licensed professional).

The position offers opportunities to work with local partners, advance cross-systems collaboration, and contribute to a comprehensive behavioral health program while meeting billing productivity targets.