Alcohol & Drug Counselor 2 (LCDC) - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
About The Position
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 provides counseling and related treatment services to alcohol- and other-drug-dependent patients and clients at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio. The counselor supports clients from intake through discharge, provides group and individual therapy, performs case management and crisis intervention, and develops and monitors treatment plans. The role includes clinical recordkeeping, referrals to community resources, participation in treatment-team activities, and compliance with applicable standards and institutional policies. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position in the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, either 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., plus one evening per week, usually Tuesday, to accommodate an AA meeting at the hospital. The position is based at the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. The compensation range is $27.48–$34.35. Unless a union contract or Ohio law requires otherwise, the selected candidate starts at Step 1, with an opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and a yearly raise thereafter. Final applicants tentatively selected for this classification must complete a urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment. The final candidate must also undergo a criminal background check; convictions do not automatically preclude consideration, and an individual assessment will be made.
Requirements
- Hold a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or another Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services.
- Have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews and provide counseling services to alcohol- and other-drug-dependent patients and clients.
- Facilitate screening and interviewing of patients and clients from intake through discharge.
- Provide direct services, including facilitating group and individual therapy.
- Perform case management and crisis intervention.
- Develop client treatment plans and ensure compliance with applicable standards, agency policies, administrative regulations, and institutional rules.
- Monitor clients’ treatment progress and maintain clinical case records, documentation, and case files.
- Refer clients to community programs and resources and work closely with AA/NA volunteers.
- Participate in treatment-team planning meetings, case presentations, and discussions, and provide services in accordance with therapeutic-community principles.
- Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and reports.
- Maintain knowledge of and adhere to Joint Commission, ODBH, and COBH compliance requirements.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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