Chemical Dependency Counselor

The Crossroads Center•Cincinnati, OH

15d

About The Position

The Chemical Dependency Counselor plays a crucial 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, Bachelors or Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, behavioral health, or related field preferred; 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)

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 in 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 in a timely manner.
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 agency standards.
Supports student internships and learning through mentoring and/or being a field liaison.
Complete Government Performance Results Acts (GPRA) forms as required.
Collaborates with other members of agency clinical staff to foster a network of support and diverse views regarding clinical issues which arise in the performance of direct service functions.
Assists in the development and implementation 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.