Master’s-Level Addiction Counselor

OVP HEALTH; Ravenswood (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP Health in Ravenswood, WV seeks a Counselor to assist patients in identifying strengths and relating them to social, educational, and occupational goals, while helping prepare for a drug-free existence.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and at least one year of experience with substance abuse; responsibilities include individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or other social services.
• One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
• Develop 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
• Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
• Hold 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

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

OVP Health in Ravenswood, WV seeks a Counselor to assist patients in identifying strengths and relating them to social, educational, and occupational goals, while helping prepare for a drug-free existence.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and at least one year of experience with substance abuse; responsibilities include individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and maintaining patient records.