Clinician, CDC-A

Community Health Alliance-Ohio•Hamilton, OH

26d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals in recovery for mental health and substance use disorders? Do you thrive in a healthy and collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally? JOIN OUR TEAM of dedicated professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. As a clinician, you will provide clinical services within the scope of practice as a CDC-A under direct and general supervision including developing treatment plans, facilitating individual, group and family counseling sessions and other therapeutic services to help clients achieve their individualized treatment goals. Services are provided in an outpatient office setting in combination with medication assisted treatment. Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose. At Community Health Alliance our employees are our greatest asset so we offer a full benefit program designed to support you and your family. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package: Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays Retirement plan with company match – up to 6% Career ladder – opportunities for professional growth Company paid life insurance Free Continuing Education CEUs Free Licensure supervision Paid license renewal

Requirements

Must hold a CDC-A (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) certification in the State of Ohio.
Must have 6 months of experience providing individual and group counseling services.
Must have high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate will hold an Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field or equivalency.
Knowledge of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
Knowledge of and experience cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care.
Adopts a harm reduction philosophy and supports the utilization of medication-assisted treatments as a best practice.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams.
Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

Utilizes a trauma-informed approach to client care.
Performs individual, group and crisis intervention counseling and therapy.
Conducts assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions by conducting individual/family interviews.
Facilitates group therapy utilizing evidence-based curricula.
Develop client-centered treatment plans based on the needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the client.
Assists clients in crisis by evaluating and providing appropriate interventions.
Develops plans for transition and discharge.
Engages family and supportive others in treatment, transition and discharge planning processes.
Evaluates clients’ progress towards goals, utilizes motivational enhancement strategies and determines appropriate interventions/modalities based on the individualized needs of each client.
Promotes participation in self-help and recovery support groups.
Effectively communicates and coordinates with treatment team members and referral sources.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.