AOD Counselor

About the role

AOD Therapist/Counselor position includes a sign-on bonus offered for eligible applicants (details to be discussed during the interview process).

The Mental Health Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and respective counselor supervisor. The primary job function of the Individual and Family Therapist is to conduct individual, group, and family therapies, coordinating various types of clinical AOD activities. The counselor will perform various diagnostic and assessment procedures based on qualifications and abilities, and assumes other duties as assigned.

Here is what you can expect from us: Mahajan Therapeutics, a progressive mental health and substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of each patient so they can achieve long-term mental health and recovery goals and an improved quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily individual, group and/or family counseling sessions with clients.
• Performs various Diagnostic and Assessment and Treatment Planning procedures (based on qualifications and abilities), in accordance with ODMH/ODADAS/CARF standards.
• Coordinates various clinical activities.
• Assists in monitoring care to ensure conduct is in compliance at all times, with agency policies.
• Shall make necessary reports to counselor supervisor and/or Clinical Director, when necessary, regarding any aspect of staff treatment of clients.
• Attends regularly scheduled executive committee meetings.
• Attends treatment staffing with a prepared report that accurately represents the client’s response to treatment.
• Serves on various committees for purposes of Quality Assurance.
• May be asked to serve as Chairperson of select committees, at the direction of Leadership and the Clinical Director.
• Conducts in-service training as assigned.
• Maintains contact with family members/guardians, referral sources, and authorized outside sources, as necessary, regarding various issues concerning client treatment activities/progress.
• Maintains documentation relative to caseload and program function.
• Meets, as directed, with representatives from outside agencies (local Mental Health Boards, potential referral sources, state agencies) for marketing, survey/audit, or informational purposes, as required by the position.
• Possesses adequate knowledge and ability to navigate the EHR (Electronic Health Record) system.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Counseling Supervisor.

Qualifications

• CDCD, CDCA-II, LCDC, LCDC-II, LCDC-III, LICDC
• Experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults with an AOD diagnosis, or AOD work history is preferred.
• Interacts in a pleasant and professional manner with other employees, physicians, providers, patients, and patients’ families to promote a team effort through cooperation and respect for fellow employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Sign-on bonus offered for eligible applicants (limited time)