Counselor, Residential Services

Signature Health•Cleveland, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. Reporting to the Supervisor/ Manager, Residential Services, the Counselor, Residential Services, is responsible for assessing the treatment needs of patients in residential MH and SUD treatment, implementing an appropriate treatment plan, and evaluation of patient behavior and outcomes. This includes ongoing monitoring of both SUD and MH disorders, ensuring appropriate level/type of treatment services are provided at the residential facility. The Counselor, Residential Services will provide assessment services, individual, family and group counseling services, case management activities, discharge planning, and crisis intervention, while working in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, or LIMFT License in the State of Ohio required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Possess a working knowledge of the disease concept of chemical dependency, chemical dependency treatment, 12-step methodology, and group dynamics, integrating a harm reduction framework.
Experience collaborating with other team members to optimize outcomes for clients.
Familiarity of state and federal healthcare regulations.
Awareness of community and state support resources for the population served.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred.
Previous work experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health/substance abuse diagnoses in a residential treatment facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct exceptional assessment and provide MH and SUD focused treatment services for patients, with strong consideration of co-occurring disorders.
Demonstrate strong engagement skills, with knowledge of and ability to utilize Motivational Interviewing/Stages, utilizing a harm reduction framework.
Provide individual and group counseling, focusing on both SUD and MH issues presented by the patient.
Demonstrate strong skills in Day Treatment/ IOP facilitation.
Actively solicits family involvement in patient treatment and care coordination.
Provides appropriate linkage and referrals for patients to ensure successful discharge plan.
Collaborates in a cohesive and patient-centered manner as an active member of the treatment team, ensuring alignment in care planning and service delivery.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, demonstrating strong teamwork, communication, and care coordination skills.
Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, OMHAS, CARF and professional standards.
Active engagement in ongoing supervision, consultation with supervisor to act upon ethical and legal aspects of the organization.
Acts to understand and safeguard the welfare of clients.