Mgr, OP Chem Dependency

Licking Memorial Health Systems•Newark, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community. Position Summary Under the supervision of a Physician, provides to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Job requires knowledge; skill and ability to provide care for neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient population.

Requirements

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor – Clinical Supervision, LICDC-CS

Responsibilities

Assist Director with educating and coaching counseling staff
Counsel employees and implement appropriate disciplinary action, when necessary
Work with Director and other leadership staff to Interview, hire, and orient new employees
Provide direction and assistance to PCAs regarding the SUD program
Take part in pulling and evaluating data for Chemical Dependency Dashboard Worksheet
Complete chart audits, as indicated per TJC, OhioDBH, etc.
Review and evaluate outpatient SUD occurrence reports
Conduct and document brief individual counseling sessions and all therapeutic activities
Facilitate group therapy
Attend Treatment Team, Monday through Friday
Review and assign goal work
Answer phone calls
Complete discharge summaries
Communicate with the Registration Specialist regarding the Treatment Team’s recommendation of Level of Care
Family consultations as needed
Case management activities
Education lectures
Formulate Master Treatment Plan for patient and review progress
Read patients goal work and provide suggestions for further learning
Individual weekly review to assess patient progress
As Needed or Requested: Urgent family sessions/interventions for noncompliant or resistant patients with their counselor(s) and addictionologist
Supervise Aftercare groups and write Aftercare letters regarding progress as needed
Help patients plan therapeutic leaves
Monitor all patients’ AA attendance
Monitor Sober Living Residents
Chart review quarterly
Facilitate counselor meetings quarterly
Attend manger meetings monthly
Attend Shepherd Hill Cabinet meetings quarterly
Weekend on-call
Ensure patient satisfaction surveys are completed and turned in to the Director
Attend workshops for further education and keep licensure current
Complete WebEd courses and other required education (i.e., patient safety, Aegis, etc.)
Maintain CPR certification
Meet with counselors & PCAs for annual reviews
LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Physical performance of procedures/treatments
Age and population specific care
Restraint application
Identification and reporting of abuse/neglect victims
Safety and security issues
Infection control practices