Dual Chemical Dependency Counselor (43498)

TCN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Fairborn, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

You’re passionate, purpose-driven, and you envision a community of healthy and productive individuals. You care about improving lives by providing clinically excellent and accessible behavioral health services. Join us on our mission and come be a part of our positive company culture filled with diverse talent, clinical excellence, and dedication to supporting the needs of our communities.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor's degree in social work or counseling is required, with a preference for a master's degree.
Certification: A minimum of LCDCIII and SWA certifications is required, with preference given to Licensed Social Workers (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) with a declared scope in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Additional certification in Chemical Dependency is advantageous
Experience: A minimum of two years of prior experience in a dual setting is required, with a preference for three or more years
All positions require: CPR; First Aid; De-escalation which will be provided if necessary
Meets all standards and regulations of the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board of the State of Ohio,
Must meet all requirements associated with the completion of a Medicaid application and receiving approval to bill for services rendered.
Demonstrated competencies for working with the populations served.

Responsibilities

Provides clinically competent alcohol and drug treatment services; develops clinical impressions; formulates and reviews treatment plans; plans and conducts individual and group counseling sessions in accordance with identified treatment goals and objectives; participates in drug screen monitoring.
Develops and monitors individual treatment plans; provides follow-up contacts with referral sources; conducts collateral contacts with family members/significant others; provides follow-up contacts with clients to promote client engagement in the treatment process; coordinates information which promotes continuity of care when transferring primary client care responsibilities to other agency employees and other providers; identifies additional needed services and makes appropriate referrals.
Completes written assessments of individuals’ history, mental status, strengths, needs, and resources, including recommendations for treatment completed within 24 hours of assessment.
Introduces treatment plan and discharge criteria with specific goals and objectives that are measurable, are developed with the consumer, and signed at time of the initiation of services and at time of each update.
Remains free from Citations by other providers or by consumers for unethical practice and meets standard for own profession.