SUD Counselor

Recoveryandwellnessohio; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darke County Recovery Services, DBA Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio in Eaton, OH seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. You will provide core treatment for chemical dependency, explain confidentiality and patient rights, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans with clients while coordinating interventions and referrals.

Documentation must be completed within 24 hours. The role includes collaborative, multidisciplinary work, possible supervision of interns, and may require

Qualifications

• 2 years of substance abuse treatment experience or 5 years sobriety in a therapeutic environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with the ability to become certified upon hiring.
• Licensure options include LICDC, CCDC-I/II, CDCA, LCDC-II/III, LISW.
• Willing to provide licensure supervision if required.
• Good oral and written communication; reliable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary treatment for persons with chemical dependency.
• Inform clients of confidentiality, rights, and payment expectations.
• Perform diagnostic, treatment planning, and substance abuse services.
• Coordinate interventions and referrals as needed.
• Document within 24 hours of service; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in program evaluation and attend staff meetings.
• May supervise interns and work at other locations.
• Maintain a safe, clean workplace and use CPR/First Aid if needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

CareLogic

Microsoft Word/Email

Job description

# SUD CounselorEaton - Eaton, OH 45320## DescriptionEmployees of Darke County Recovery Services, DBA Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio are expected to value highest ethical standards, quality clinical care, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and often multi-agency service environment.Responsibilities· The counselor will provide primary treatment for persons affected by the disease of chemical dependency· Informs clients of limits to confidentiality, rights regarding services delivered, and payment expectations· Performs specialized diagnostic, treatment planning, and substance abuse treatment services in collaboration with clients· Coordinates interventions· Maintains efficient documentation, completed within 24 hours of the service provided.· Integrates services and/or make referrals to appropriate professionals or outside agencies as indicated· Participates in the assessment of program needs and peer review, as well as cooperate with performance improvement objectives· May supervise interns in professional training or graduate level unlicensed counselors.· Complies with confidentiality and protected health information rules.· Attends staff meetings, in-services, case conferences, etc. as scheduled· Performs other related duties as assigned including support activities as needed to augment functioning of the agency· Collaborates in maintaining clean, safe workplace, including maintenance of CPR/First Aid skills and aggressive client management skills (TAPS or equivalent)· May be called to work at other locations.· Other duties as assignedProductivity Expectation: 100%+Required Credentials and Skills· Demonstrated 2 years experience in substance abuse treatment or equivalent behavior healthcare treatment or 5 years sobriety in a therapeutic environment· Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent with the ability to become certified upon hiring· Acceptable credentialing (LICDC, CCDC-II, CCDC-I, CDCA, LCDC-II, LCDC-III, LISW)· Must be willing to provide licensure supervision if licensure includes training supervision designation· Maintains current credentials, and notifies HR when new license is received.· Good oral & written communication skills· Competency in areas prerequisite for performing activities noted above.· Displays good customer service skills with clients and public at large.· Utilizes computer well enough to perform clinical documentation in CareLogic directly, as well as generate written communication in WORD or via email.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have a valid license to drive a motor vehicle and a safe driving record. Employee must be comfortable driving vehicle in varied weather conditions found in the geographic region.