Licensed Counselor or License Eligible

OVP HEALTH; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP Health in Kentucky (Inez) is seeking a Licensed Counselor to help patients identify strengths and set educational, social, and vocational goals within a drug-free framework. The role emphasizes individual counseling, treatment planning, and progress review under program policies and regulatory requirements.

The counselor conducts individual and group sessions, maintains thorough patient records, orients new patients to the program, and updates treatment plans as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• One year of experience with substance abuse patients preferred.
• Must possess substance abuse certification and licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions regularly.
• Lead group counseling sessions as required.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures.
• Develop formal treatment plans and update progress per state guidelines.
• Maintain complete and organized patient records.
• Stay updated on current drug abuse treatment information and trends.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

LPCC licensure eligibility

Record keeping

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Licensed Counselor is responsible for assisting patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals. The Licensed Counselor is also responsible for helping the patients prepare and adjust to a drug free existence, and to offer assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues. The Licensed Counselor is responsible to the Program Director for provision of services to assigned patients and adherence to schedules, established program policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, local and accrediting agency regulatory requirements. The Licensed Counselor will perform duties within the scope of their license or certification which are an addendum to this job description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan
• Conducts group counseling sessions as required
• Orients patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
• Implements or revises patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
• Develops within (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines
• Maintains patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
• Holds a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. Additionally, keep up-dated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or other social services.
• One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients preferred.
• Must possess substance abuse certification.
• Hold a current licensure, or be eligible for licensure, such as:
  • KY:
    • LPCC-S – Master’s Level, independently licensed & provides supervision
    • LPCC – Master’s Level
  • OH:
    • LPCC-S – Master’s Level, independently licensed & provides supervision
    • LPCC – Master’s Level
  • WV:
    • LPCC-ALPS – Master’s Level, independently licensed & provides supervision
    • LPCC – Master’s Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in an outpatient facility environment in the Inez, KY area.

OUR MISSION

Centered in compassion and excellence, we serve to save lives while nurturing stronger and healthier communities for our persons served , employees, and families.

CORE VALUES

Moral, Ethical and Behavioral Guidelines

Family:OVP Health is proud to be a family-owned company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards: the family values that are passed from generation to generation. However, at OVP Health we also believe that our coworkers, our persons served and our community are family. That means we will always treat you like family, no matter what health struggle you're facing.

Quality:In an ever-changing health care industry, our commitment to consistent, high-quality care has been the same since day one. Our highly trained physicians and nurses are constantly striving to provide the latest, most advanced care and treatment to persons served . Our medication-assisted treatment program is fully accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). In everything we do, our goal is to provide persons served and their loved ones with the highest level of care possible.

Community:At OVP Health, we believe in giving back. And our commitment to improving the communities we serve doesn't stop at providing high-quality medical care. After work and on weekends, OVP Health employees can be found volunteering in the community, and we are proud to support a number of nonprofit groups in the areas we serve.

Integrity:Ethical, responsible health care is a nonnegotiable at OVP Health. We treat our coworkers, our persons served and our communities with honesty, truest and respect and hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Earning a patient's trust and loyalty is our greatest reward.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers ,leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.