SUD Counselor (Addictions Counselor)

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking passionate Addictions Counselors to join their mission of helping individuals with mental illness and addictions. With a focus on comprehensive treatment, this role involves conducting assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups, and providing individual counseling. The organization offers a supportive environment with flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, and tuition benefits. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and hold an LPC or LSW, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a top workplace recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and community impact.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Comprehensive Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement with Match

Tuition Benefits

Continuing Education Credits

Internship Opportunities

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as LPC or LSW required.
• Experience with substance use disorder treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy groups for treatment.
• Provide individual and family counseling sessions.

Skills

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment

Counseling Skills

Diagnostic Assessments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has an immediate openings for Addictions Counselors / SUD Counselors (LPC/LSW)in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have openings at our Shelterhouse location.

Why Work at GCBHS?

• GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for for adults, children, and families
• Top Workplace every year since 2010
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Flexible work schedules
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Tuition Benefits ($1,250 per semester for BSW or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling)
• Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students
• Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's

The ideal candidate will have an LPC/LSW or higher license. Experience working with individuals in substance use disorder and/or mental health treatment is a plus! We offer free continuing education credits to maintain your license and tuition assistance benefits. We offer a pay differential based on your level of license (CDCA, LCDCII or III or LPC or LSW).

Position Responsibilities for SUD Counselor:

• Completes Diagnostic Assessments and treatments plans on individuals seeking services for gambling, alcohol or other drugs.
• Facilitates therapeutic cognitive behaviorally based groups for alcohol and other drug treatment.
• Conducts individual and family counseling sessions to identify those problems the client has which may interfere with the recovery process and develop appropriate treatment for client.
• Makes appropriate referrals for further counseling and services to improve client's quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.
• Provides case management, linkage and/or referrals to appropriate school, employment bureau, housing, health facility, or other community resource in order to enhance the client's quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.

Position Requirements for SUD Counselor:

• Ohio LPC or LSW required.
• Experience working with individuals with SUD.
• LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, or LPC preferred. Pay differential for LCDCII or above.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available.

GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010!

Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. www.gcbhs.com


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