Counselor or Social Worker

About the role

Average work schedule includes weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays), with flexible hours between 4-8 hours per day. Requires driving to Hamilton and Franklin, with mileage reimbursement and compensation for travel time included. Compensation is based on level of education, experience, and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a trauma-informed approach to client care.
• Performs individual, group and crisis intervention counseling and therapy.
• Conducts assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions by conducting individual/family interviews.
• Facilitates group therapy utilizing evidence-based curricula.
• Develops client-centered treatment plans based on the needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the client.
• Assists clients in crisis by evaluating and providing appropriate interventions.
• Develops plans for transition and discharge.
• Engages family and supportive others in treatment, transition and discharge planning processes.
• Evaluates clients’ progress towards goals, utilizes motivational enhancement strategies and determines appropriate interventions/modalities based on the individualized needs of each client.
• Promotes participation in self-help and recovery support groups.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with treatment team members and referral sources.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• CDC-A (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) certification in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum 6 months of experience providing individual and group counseling services.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams.
• Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems.
• Adopts a harm reduction philosophy and supports the utilization of medication-assisted treatments as a best practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW or LPCC license.
• Has an Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field or equivalency.
• Knowledge of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
• Experience cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care.

Benefits

At Community Health Alliance, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. This includes:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays.
• Retail plan with company match – up to 6%.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and mission driven culture.

Why Join Community Health Alliance?

Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and clinical excellence. We provide a range of benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development, including:

• Free licensure supervision.
• Licenses reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee training and continued education opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and mission driven culture.