Out-Patient Counselor PRN

ARMC Healthcare System; Rocky River (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMC Healthcare System in Ohio seeks an Outpatient Counselor to deliver direct client care under the Center's Director supervision. You will uphold ethical standards and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring accurate documentation in EMR while supporting clients through addiction treatment milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or mental health field is required.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or behavioral medicine preferred.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care of clients under supervision of the Center’s Director.
• Adhere to ethical and behavioral standards and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in continuing professional development and team collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team work

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Strong organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Professional development

Computer skills (Microsoft Office, EMR

Education

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

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

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.