Counselor or Social Worker

Community Health Alliance-Ohio•Hamilton, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Health Alliance is seeking an experienced Counselor or Social Worker to provide behavioral health counseling to individuals and groups in a residential substance treatment facility setting. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional who is passionate about working with those struggling with substance use disorders and believes in recovery utilizing an evidenced based multi-disciplinary team approach. This position is a weekend position for Saturdays and/or Sundays. Hours are flexible and would be between 4-8 hours per day. Driving to Hamilton and Franklin would be required and mileage reimbursement and compensation for travel time included. Compensation is based on level of education, experience and licensure.

Requirements

CDC-A (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) certification in the State of Ohio
Must have 6 months of experience providing individual and group counseling services
Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams
Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems
Adopts a harm reduction philosophy and supports the utilization of medication-assisted treatments as a best practice

Nice To Haves

Hold a LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW or LPCC license
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

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.