Out-Patient Counselor PRN

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to provide direct client care under the supervision of the Center’s Director. The role emphasizes adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and ongoing professional development, while supporting treatment planning and coordination.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or a mental health field, with a master’s degree preferred, and experience in an addiction treatment setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or mental health field, minimum.
• Masters degree in counseling, social work or behavioral medicine preferred.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence.
• Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with federal and state regulations and JCAHO requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet multiple demands.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook; navigate EMR effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients under supervision.
• Adhere to ethical and behavioral standards and participate in continuing professional development.
• Assist with treatment planning and coordination of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

EMR navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or mental health field

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, behavioral medicine preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

An Outpatient Counselor provides direct care of clients under the supervision of the Center`s Director and is responsible for all aspects of a client's treatment and care. Each counselor is expected to consistently adhere to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing professional development.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or mental health field, minimum. Masters degree in counseling, social work, behavioral medicine preferred.
• Demonstrate and ongoing commitment to professional growth, development and excellence required.
• Strong organizational skills and effective in working with a team.
• Excellent verbal/written and interpersonal communication required.
• Familiar with federal and state regulations relating to field of employment, as well as JCAHO requirements.
• Able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: Microsoft office, Outlook and the aptitude to navigate electronic medical records effectively.
• Basic office equipment skills including but not limited to: photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, telephone system, shred boxes, calculators, computers, printers and keyboards.

Required Length And Type Of Experience

• Two years experience in an addiction treatment setting preferred.

Required Licensure Or Certification

• Licensed in addiction counseling, counseling, social work.

Required Physical And Environmental Demands

• Requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress and in a consistently fast-paced environment.
• Stretching, bending, lifting, extensive walking throughout buildings, repetitive hand motion, sitting, standing and spending considerable amount of time sitting at a desk or computer terminal.