MAT Counselor

CHC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

32 paid days off per year

Referral Bonuses

403b with company match after one year

Licensure fee reimbursement

Professional licensure training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CHC Addiction Services in the Akron area seeks a dedicated MAT Counselor to join the Medication Assisted Treatment program in an OTP setting. You will conduct interviews, assess patients, and develop individualized treatment plans with coordination to CHC services and the community.

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree and an active Ohio counseling license (LPC/LPCC, LSW/LISW, LCDC III, or LICDC). Preference given to candidates with at least one year of experience in treating substance use

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Active Ohio license to counsel (LPC/LPCC, LSW, LISW, LCDC III, LICDC) is necessary.
• Preferably at least one year of clinical experience treating substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and coordinate assessments.
• Summarize and evaluate problem areas and patient strengths; develop treatment plans.
• Complete appropriate case management and review per agency procedures.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling to assigned cases.
• Document thoroughly each step of patient treatment; maintain records.

Education

Master’s Degree

Active Ohio counseling license (LPC/LPCC, LSW, LISW, LCDC III, LICDC)

Job description

CHC Addiction Services is a non-profit social service agency in the Akron area whose mission is to treat, inspire, support and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. CHC has been a critical part of Ohio’s efforts to treat and prevent substance use disorders since 1974.

MAT Counselors specialize in providing high-quality, evidenced-based counseling services to patients in the Medication Assisted Treatment program in an OTP setting. Must be willing to work with this patient population exclusively and become proficient in understanding and providing MAT education, non-judgmental support, and effective monitoring and treatment. Counselors provide individual and group counseling by evaluating assessments for identified patients and their family members and based on findings, facilitating a timely and appropriate treatment plan, and coordinating said plan with available agency services and the community. CHC will provide your own private office, quality supervision, and ongoing training and CEUs.

The MAT Counselor Position:

• Is Full time, 40 hours a week, generally Monday-Friday. Some positions may start as early as 5:30am.
• Offers paid time off after 6 months
• Pays a Competitive salary based on license
• Offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement

Duties include: Interview patients, coordinate assessment, summarize and evaluate problem areas and patient strengths, Develop treatment plan, complete appropriate case management and review as per agency procedures, Provide individual group, and or family counseling to assigned cases in accordance with the policies and procedures of CHC and the Code of Ethics, Completing thorough and concise documentation of each step of the patient's treatment, Participate and present patient cases weekly in clinical supervision meetings and seek additional professional consultation as needed.

To be eligible for a Counseling/Therapist position you will need to:

• Have a Master’s Degree
• Hold an active Ohio license to counsel as an LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LCDC III, and/or LICDC
• Preferably have at least one year of clinical experience treating patients with substance use disorders

Why you would love it here:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours weekly!
• 32 paid days off per year! (holidays, vacation, personal and sick days!)
• Referral Bonuses!
• 403b, with company match after one year!
• Professional licensure fee reimbursement!
• Company Sponsored Training Opportunities – based on position
• Employee Assistance Program (including Health Management, Family Support and Financial Advice/Assistance)!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services.