Chemical Dependency Counselor
About The Position
NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking an organized and professional Chemical Dependency Counselor to join our team. The Chemical Dependency Counselor plays a key role in providing individual counseling, leading group sessions, and ensuring comprehensive and timely documentation in the electronic health records of clients/patients. The responsibilities extend to developing treatment plans, crafting discharge plans, and engaging in interactions with various agencies. Additionally, the counselor serves as an advocate for clients/patients and delivers essential case management services, contributing to a holistic and supportive approach to their care and recovery.
Requirements
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human services periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
- Associate Degree required.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with adults and families with substance use disorders.
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistance (CDCA), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDCII), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDCIII), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, behavioral health, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling and/or group facilitation to clients/patients with substance use disorders.
- Concise, timely, and thorough documentation in the client/patient electronic health record as defined by agency standards.
- Discharge planning based upon the client’s needs.
- Demonstrate a “whole person” approach to care, including the patient’s/client’s and family/support system when appropriate.
- Participate in training sessions, compliance, and in-services to increase knowledge and skills.
- Completes assigned agency tasks on time.
- Family interventions as needed, including education related to substance use disorders.
- Participate in scheduled meetings, including treatment team and staff meetings.
- Develops networks of care for the betterment of the client.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Harm Reduction.
- Meets regularly with the Supervisor to ensure achievement of the required minimum level of direct service productivity based upon defined productivity standards set by the agency standards.
- Supports student internships and learning through mentoring and/or being a field liaison.
- Complete Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) forms as required.
- Collaborates with other members of the agency's clinical staff to foster a network of support and diverse views regarding clinical issues that arise in the performance of direct service functions.
- Assists in the development and implementation of techniques, procedures, and systems designed to improve the level of care or quality of services as identified or needed for new and existing programs.
- Maintains licensure/certification standards as defined by the State of Ohio and the agency. Participates in educational and training opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
- health
- dental
- employer-paid vision
- life
- long-term disability coverages
- Up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Professional Development
- CEUs
- Learning Access via Relias
- Supportive Work Environment
- Purpose-Driven Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
