Alcohol Drug Counselor - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic • Fort Wayne, IN

5d

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center, part of the Neurological Institute, provides comprehensive, team-based care for individuals with chemical dependency, offering both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, including intensive outpatient group therapy. The center emphasizes personalized treatment plans, relapse prevention and long-term recovery, combining behavioral therapy, medical support and ongoing peers and professional guidance. As an Alcohol Drug Rehab Counselor, you will perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients. In this role, you will help individuals with substance use disorders navigate recovery, provide support and guidance and make a meaningful difference in their lives. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with occasional evening coverage.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• One year of experience in human behavior, including individual group psychotherapy diagnostic formulation and psychological testing

Nice To Haves

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients.
• Provide assigned patients with counseling case management.
• Systematically and continually assess the patient's coping mechanisms in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Utilize appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to ensure patient/family educational needs are met.
• Assess, collaborate and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Conduct group therapy 3 hours M-T 9-12 (virtual group) with co-therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees