Detox/Withdrawal Management Clinician

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery•Lorain, OH

13d•$54,621 - $66,582

About The Position

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff! With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development. Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a leader in providing behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We engage people in our community to achieve mental and emotional well-being through prevention, treatment, and advocacy. With the merger of The LCADA Way and The Nord Center, at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery we have the opportunity to provide integrated behavioral health care with cutting edge treatments and interventions in a supportive environment. We are looking for passionate, caring, and dedicated counselors and social workers to provide office-based and telehealth services to our clients. The Crisis Recovery Center will transform crisis care by providing 24/7 walk-in behavioral health services meant to immediately identify, triage, address, stabilize and treat persons in mental health crisis and assist those who have substance abuse withdrawal needs. The 3.7 Withdrawal Management Clinician provides clinical oversight and direct therapeutic services to individuals undergoing medically monitored withdrawal management within a 3.7 level of care setting. This clinician is responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plans, delivering brief interventions, and coordinating transitions to ongoing care. The role includes collaboration with medical staff, case managers, and recovery support personnel to ensure safe, supportive detoxification in a trauma-informed environment.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of ASAM criteria, withdrawal management protocols, and substance use disorders.
Familiarity with symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting.
Clinical competence in brief interventions, assessment, and crisis response.
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and harm reduction principles.
Licensed in the State of Ohio as an LSW, LPC, or higher. Independent licensure (LISW, LPCC) preferred.
Two years’ experience working with substance use disorders, preferably in detox or withdrawal settings.
Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Intervention (or obtained within 90 days of hire).
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Complete biopsychosocial assessments within 24 hours of client admission.
Monitor mental status and assess for co-occurring mental health conditions throughout the withdrawal process.
Provide clinical support including individual counseling, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing.
Develop individualized treatment plans and ensure alignment with ASAM criteria.
Collaborate with medical staff to monitor client progress and adjust care planning as appropriate.
Facilitate discharge planning and care coordination to residential, outpatient, MAT, or other appropriate services.
Conduct family or support system engagement when appropriate to enhance recovery outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Participate in daily team huddles and treatment planning meetings.
Support a trauma-informed, person-centered model of care aligned with 3.7 withdrawal management standards.
Educate clients on the withdrawal process, medication protocols, and recovery planning.