Alcohol & Drug Counselor 2 (LCDC) - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alcohol & Drug Counselor 2 provides counseling and case-management services to alcohol- and other drug-dependent patients and clients at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare. The counselor supports patients and clients from intake through discharge, delivers individual and group therapy, develops and monitors treatment plans, maintains clinical documentation, and coordinates referrals and treatment with community resources and the broader treatment team.

This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position within the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. The work is performed at the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus in Columbus, Ohio, on a Monday–Friday schedule: 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 host an AA meeting at the hospital. The listed compensation is $27.48–$34.35 per hour. Unless a union contract or Ohio law requires otherwise, the selected candidate starts at Step 1, with an opportunity for an increase after six months of satisfactory performance and annual raises thereafter.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health describes itself as a recovery-friendly workplace that supports employee well-being and fosters an inclusive, stigma-free environment. Eligible employees may receive medical coverage, dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums at no cost after the eligibility period, paid leave and holidays, family leave, education and development opportunities, and access to public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation. Benefits eligibility depends on several factors.

The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and, if tentatively selected, urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment. Criminal convictions are individually assessed; certain offenses may disqualify applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available for the application process, assessment, or interview.

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 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’ progress in treatment and maintain clinical case records, documentation, and case files.
• Refer clients to community programs and resources, and work closely with AA/NA volunteers.
• Participate as part of the treatment team in 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.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums at no cost after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.
• 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.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed