Alcohol & Drug Counselor 2

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

At DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.dbh.ohio.gov/ We are hiring for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 position. This position requires a license as a chemical dependency counselor. Under general supervision, an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 provides drug and alcohol counseling and assists patients to function independently.

Requirements

Must have full ‘ Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor ’ credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver's license.
Knowledge of alcohol & other drug dependencies; counseling; agency policies & procedures relative to alcohol & other drug dependency counseling.
Skill in operation of personal computer.
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel inmates/offenders on sensitive alcohol & other drug dependency issues.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews & provides counseling services to alcohol & other drug dependent patients/clients
Facilitates screening and interviewing of patients/clients from intake to discharge
Delivers direct services including facilitating of group & individual therapy
Performs overall case management & crisis intervention
Develops client treatment plans & ensures compliance with applicable standards, agency policies & administrative regulations & institutional rules
Monitors clients’ progress in treatment; maintains clinical case records, documentation, and case files
Refers clients to community programs and resources. Works closely with AA/NA volunteers.
Participates as part of treatment team (planning meetings, case presentation and discussions, and provides services in accordance with principles of a therapeutic community)
Completes & maintains accurate and timely documentation and reports
Maintains knowledge and adherence to compliance requirements for Joint Commission, ODBH, and COBH.
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required

Benefits

Health insurance upon hire
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period . Click for more information
Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
Childbirth/Adoption Leave
Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System\: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information
OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information.
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )