Tobacco Cessation Counselor - Evidence-Based Coach

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Ohio seeks a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to support the Quit for Your Health program. You will deliver individualized counseling, using motivational interviewing, to help participants quit tobacco or nicotine after an initial consultation.

Requirements include current Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification or the ability to obtain it after hire, at least an Associates degree (Bachelor's preferred), and strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Qualifications

• Must have Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification or be able to obtain certification after hire by attending tobacco treatment training.
• Minimum of Associates Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and education using motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies to support tobacco cessation.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques while providing one-on-one counseling to create an individualized treatment plan.
• Assess and evaluate patients and develop care plans incorporating nicotine replacement therapies.
• Provide assistance in developing effective coping strategies to stay tobacco-free.
• Attend and present at community education events as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling experience

Health education

Patient care

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Ohio seeks a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to support the Quit for Your Health program. You will deliver individualized counseling, using motivational interviewing, to help participants quit tobacco or nicotine after an initial consultation.

Requirements include current Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification or the ability to obtain it after hire, at least an Associates degree (Bachelor's preferred), and strong interpersonal and communication skills;