Licensed Counselor or License Eligible

OVP Health • Inez, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Counselor helps patients identify and build on their strengths to pursue appropriate social, educational, vocational, and occupational goals. The role supports patients in preparing for and adjusting to a drug-free existence and provides emotional and physical assistance with problematic issues. The counselor provides services to assigned patients, follows schedules and program policies and procedures, and complies with applicable federal, state, local, and accrediting-agency requirements. Duties must remain within the scope of the counselor’s license or certification.

The position conducts individual and group alcohol and drug abuse counseling, orients patients to program operations and procedures, and develops or revises treatment plans with patients. Plans are developed within 10 days of entry or according to state guidelines, whichever is more stringent; progress is reviewed and documented according to applicable guidelines and BHG policy. The counselor maintains complete, comprehensive, and organized patient records and stays current on substance abuse and treatment information, particularly trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment. Other duties may be assigned.

The position operates in an outpatient facility in the Inez, Kentucky area. Physical demands include lifting at least 25 pounds, working in a facility with multiple levels and no elevator or mechanical transportation, and operating a computer and keyboard.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or another social services field.
• Must possess substance abuse certification.
• Must hold current licensure or be eligible for licensure. Listed licenses include KY LPCC-S or LPCC; OH LPCC-S or LPCC; and WV LPCC-ALPS or LPCC.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and no elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Ability to operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with substance abuse patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions regularly as required by state regulation or as part of individual treatment plans.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operations and procedures.
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans with patients as required by state regulation and document progress reviews according to BHG policy.
• Develop a formal treatment plan within 10 days of entry or according to state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, and update it using the same guidelines.
• Maintain complete, comprehensive, and well-organized patient records.
• Maintain a basic understanding of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction and stay current on substance abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide services to assigned patients, adhere to schedules and program policies and procedures, and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

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