Counselor LSW/PC

Community Assessment & Treatment Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Assessment & Treatment Services (CATS) is seeking a Counselor to provide clinical recovery services to adults with substance use and mental health concerns. The role involves guiding clients through the full treatment cycle, conducting assessments, and delivering both individual and group counseling.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, case management, and discharge planning with aftercare referrals. A Bachelor's in social work is required; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred in social work or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical recovery services to individuals with substance abuse/mental health issues.
• Lead clients through the full cycle of treatment management.
• Provide treatment via in-person and Telehealth counseling.
• Conduct individual assessments to create personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Facilitate discharge planning, including aftercare and referrals.

Skills

Counseling

Clinical assessment

Telehealth

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree preferred in social work or related discipline

Job description

About Us:

Community Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) manages numerous programs targeted to a variety of specific populations. Weoffer multiple levels of care ranging from outpatient to residential services. CATS offers services at multiple locations in Cuyahoga & Medina counties.

At CATS main site on Broadway Avenue, we serve clients in the following programs:

• The Men’s and Women's Residential Treatment Program (treatment time varies on a per-client basis).
• The Outpatient Program, which provides individualized services that address substance use disorder and mental health, including assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, case management, urinalysis, and peer support services.
• Community Housing provides a safe, sober environment for menwho have completed treatment and need a safe place to live while they work to secure affordable housing on their own.

Job Description:

Counselor:

• Provide clinical recovery services to individuals with substance abuse/mental health issues.
• Lead clients through the full cycle of treatment management.
• Provide treatment for adult males struggling with substance abuse disorders via in-person and Telehealth counseling services.
• Conduct individual assessments on new clients to create a personalized treatment plan.
• Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to ensure that client needs are being systematically and comprehensively addressed.
• Facilitate discharge planning, including aftercare plans and referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Apply evidence-based practices (interventions, counseling, and therapeutic techniques) to help our clients achieve positive outcomes.
• Meet or exceed all productivity and notes/clinical documentation requirements (and other professional and operating standards) as defined by our organization, board, and accrediting bodies.
• Foster our unique and supportive company culture by developing positive therapeutic relationships with our clients and strong professional relationships with all coworkers and leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in social work or related discipline.
• Must consent to and pass a urine drug screen and FBI/BCI background check.
• Two or more years of professional experience in counseling or social work settings.
• LSW or LPC with a Chemical Dependency focus.