Masters Level Counselor

OVP Health • Spencer, WV

6d

About The Position

The Counselor assists patients in identifying and maximizing their strengths and relating them to appropriate social, educational, and occupational goals. The role helps patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free existence and provides emotional and physical assistance with problematic issues. The Counselor is responsible to the Operations Manager for services provided to assigned patients, adherence to schedules and program policies and procedures, and compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and accrediting-agency requirements. Duties must be performed within the scope of the Counselor’s license or certification, including any applicable addendum to this job description.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or another social-services field.
• One year of experience dealing with substance-abuse patients.
• Perform duties within the scope of the applicable license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions regularly, as required by state regulations or the patient’s treatment plan.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operations and procedures.
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required by state regulations, and record reviews of patient progress according to company policy.
• Develop a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals within 10 days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, and update it according to the same guidelines.
• Maintain complete, comprehensive, and well-organized patient records.
• Provide services to assigned patients and adhere to schedules, program policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a basic understanding of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction, and stay current on drug abuse and treatment information, particularly trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment.
• Help patients identify and maximize their strengths, pursue appropriate social, educational, and occupational goals, and adjust to a drug-free existence.
• Offer patients emotional and physical assistance with problematic issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level