Masters Level Counselor

OVP Health • Spencer, WV

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About The Position

The Counselor assists patients in identifying and maximizing their strengths and relating them to appropriate social, educational, academic, vocational, 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 accountable 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 are performed within the scope of the Counselor’s license or certification, which may add 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions regularly as required by state regulation or by 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 documenting patient goals within 10 days of entry or within the period required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, and update it according to the same guidelines.
• Maintain complete, comprehensive, and well-organized patient records.
• Maintain a basic understanding of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction, and stay up to date on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment.
• Provide services to assigned patients, adhere to schedules and established program policies and procedures, and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

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