MAT Counselor

CHC Addiction Services • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHC Addiction Services is a non-profit social service agency in the Akron area whose mission is to treat, inspire, support and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. CHC has been a critical part of Ohio’s efforts to treat and prevent substance use disorders since 1974. MAT Counselors specialize in providing high-quality, evidenced-based counseling services to patients in the Medication Assisted Treatment program in an OTP setting. Must be willing to work with this patient population exclusively and become proficient in understanding and providing MAT education, non-judgmental support, and effective monitoring and treatment. Counselors provide individual and group counseling by evaluating assessments for identified patients and their family members and based on findings, facilitating a timely and appropriate treatment plan, and coordinating said plan with available agency services and the community. CHC will provide your own private office, quality supervision, and ongoing training and CEUs.

Requirements

• Have a Master’s Degree
• Hold an active Ohio license to counsel as an LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LCDC III, and/or LICDC

Nice To Haves

• Preferably have at least one year of clinical experience treating patients with substance use disorders

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, coordinate assessment, summarize and evaluate problem areas and patient strengths
• Develop treatment plan, complete appropriate case management and review as per agency procedures
• Provide individual group, and or family counseling to assigned cases in accordance with the policies and procedures of CHC and the Code of Ethics
• Completing thorough and concise documentation of each step of the patient's treatment
• Participate and present patient cases weekly in clinical supervision meetings and seek additional professional consultation as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off after 6 months
• Competitive salary based on license
• Medical, dental, vision, life and retirement
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours weekly!
• 32 paid days off per year!
• Referral Bonuses!
• 403b, with company match after one year!
• Professional licensure fee reimbursement!
• Company Sponsored Training Opportunities – based on position
• Employee Assistance Program (including Health Management, Family Support and Financial Advice/Assistance)!

What This Job Offers

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