Licensed Counselor

OVP Health • Spencer, WV

3h

About The Position

The Counselor is responsible for assisting patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals. The Counselor is also responsible for helping the patients prepare and adjust to a drug free existence, and to offer assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues. The Counselor is responsible to the Operations Manager for provision of services to assigned patients and adherence to schedules, established program policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, local and accrediting agency regulatory requirements. The Counselor will perform duties within the scope of their license or certification which are an addendum to this job description. Summary of Essential Job Functions The key responsibilities of the Counselor include: Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan Conduct group counseling sessions as required Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy Develop within (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized Hold a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. Additionally, keep up-dated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or other social services.
• One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients.
• Must possess substance abuse certification, LPC, or LCSW credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
• Develop within (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines
• Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
• Hold a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction.
• Keep up-dated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment

What This Job Offers

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