Counselor, Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, BH Services, the Counselor, SUD (Substance Use Disorder) is responsible for assessing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating client behaviors and outcomes while ensuring appropriate level/type of SUD treatment services are provided.

You will provide individual and group counseling services while working in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED


* Conduct exceptional assessment and provide SUD focused treatment services for clients.


* Actively engage in supervision with your Supervisor.


* Knowledge of and ability to utilize Motivational Interviewing/Stages.


* Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards.


* Actively consults with supervisor to act upon ethical and legal aspects of the organization.


* Acts to understand and safeguard the welfare of clients.


* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE


* High School Diploma or 2+ years' experience in Chemical Dependency treatment and in process of earning Chemical Dependency Counselor certification in lieu of High School Diploma required.


* Valid unencumbered CDCA, LCDC or LICDC License in the state of Ohio is required.


* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


* Competency in the treatment of mental health and/or substance use disorders within the context of individual, group, couples and family systems therapy.


* Working understanding of motivational interviewing principles.

WORKING CONDITIONS


* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.


* While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.


* Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.


* Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.


* Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
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