Substance Use Counselor/Community Behavioral Health Worker

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker in Jackson County, OH, to assist individuals with substance use issues. The role involves assessing client needs, providing psychotherapy, and coordinating community resources.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and a license to perform SUD psychotherapy. We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High degree of cultural awareness required.
• Experience with multi-need individuals and families.
• Must be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess strengths and needs for substance use disorder.
• Perform level of care assessments.
• Coordinate resources and services for individuals.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years related experience

License to perform SUD psychotherapy

Job description

We are seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker with a substance use focus!

Jackson County, OH

CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community‑minded, forward‑thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well‑being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve southeastern and central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

Essential Functions

• Assess the strengths and needs of those seeking support for substance use disorder.
• Perform level of care assessments for treatment placement.
• Coordinate resources and services for individuals served.
• Carry out group and individual SUD psychotherapy.
• Perform routine and timely outreach to referrals and those who experience a lapse in treatment.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of client contact and related activities.
• Attend team meetings, collaborate with community partners, participate in related programs to support individuals served.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with behavioral medicine and other teams within ISBH.
• Meets billing productivity requirements established by Integrated Services for Behavioral Health.
• Build relationships and network with partners to build substance use program, expand referral base and strengthen community relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• License to perform SUD psychotherapy issued by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years related experience in the field.
• Demonstrated high degree of cultural awareness.
• Experience with multi‑need individuals and families.
• Broad knowledge of community service systems.
• Willing to participate in and lead cross‑systems team building activities.
• Able to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression.
• Must be able to operate in an Internet‑based, automated office environment.

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits Include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short‑term Disability
• Long‑term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/

OUR MISSION

Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES

• Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope.
• Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve.
• Wellbeing - We celebrate one another’s strengths, and we support one another in being well.
• Excellence - We demand high‑quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team.
• Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.