Overview

The Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible for providing confidential addictions

counseling, education and support to clients in the Sub Acute Detoxification program.

This position pays $21.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Complete client intake, assessment and orientation within 48 hrs.
• Coordinate the admission of appropriate clients to the Sub Acute Detoxification program.
• Coordinate the admission of appropriate clients to the Intensive Outpatient program and other treatment facilities as needed.
• Facilitate client participation in Sub Acute Detoxification counseling sessions.

• Conduct group sessions in the Intensive Outpatient program as needed.
• Complete Sub Acute Detoxification and/or Intensive Outpatient client assessment, SOQIC within 48 hours of admission.
• Collaborate with clients to develop an individual treatment plan, based on the assessment, with measurable goals and objectives – to be completed during the assessment (90 – 120 minutes).
• Complete client progress notes and case management notes daily for each assigned client.
• Coordinate discharge and after care services, particularly linkages to next level of care . . . AOD treatment program (30 minutes)
• Document in a timely and accurate manner all services delivered to assigned clients at the time of their discharge.
• Close client file within 48 hours of discharge.
• Collect urine specimens and perform urine screenings for clients upon admission.
• Collaborate with treatment facilities.
• Attend in-house and community trainings to maintain licensure.
• Other duties as requested by the program manager

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma. Completion of college coursework in Social Work or Human Services at an accredited college or university preferred.
• Training from ODADAS certified seminars in chemical dependency and related fields.

• Certified by The Ohio Department of Alcohol Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) as a chemical dependency counselor (CDCA or higher).
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to use stairs, when necessary, for building evacuations, drills or during elevator maintenance.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective in dealing with the public and/or dealing with intoxicated individuals.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.