Addictions Counselor - Urbana Hospital

Mercy Health • Urbana, OH

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About The Position

Primary Function
Responsible for delivery of high quality services and the functioning of the multidisciplinary team through the provision of specific treatment modalities. Under the direction and supervision of the Manager, assumes responsibility for the case management of those clients assigned by the manager. This includes assessments, treatment planning, clinical treatment, group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, case review, discharge planning and crisis intervention and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required to have one of the following: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III) Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor – Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred) Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree in Behavior Science or Arts, or other related field (required)
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Previous experience in the treatment of chemical dependency
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Prior knowledge and experience with service line, computer, electronic medical records

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field (preferred)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Case management of clients to included assessment, treatment planning, case review, discharge planning and crisis intervention
• Direct services to include individual, group, urinalysis screening, and continuing care for chemical dependent and nicotine dependent clients
• Ongoing follow-up and data collection for clients discharged from the program
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of services
• Utilization review of assigned clients
• Provide education to community and other team members regarding substance abuse, chemical dependency and tobacco dependency
• Maintain patient safety standards, departmental policies and procedures, and performance improvement standards
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level