Substance Use Counselor
MedMark Treatment Centers · Youngstown, OH · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assists patients through medically assisted treatments and offers techniques for handling opioid addiction.
- Conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
- Evaluates patients' progress during counseling and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist patients in achieving overall outcomes.
- Provides individual and group counseling services; directs service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinates all services throughout treatment.
- Facilitates, establishes, and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan.
- Completes bio-psychosocial assessments. Develops aftercare plans and discharge plans.
- Ensures efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients in a trauma-informed manner.
- Performs other related duties as determined by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must possess an Ohio CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, or LSW.
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
- Demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
- Understand an EMR system (electronic medical records).
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path.
- Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' lives.