Substance Abuse Counselor - Detox

The Ridge • Milford, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ridge Ohio is currently looking for a full-time substance abuse Detox Counselor who is passionate about helping people maintain Recovery for Life. Started in 2011, The Ridge's primary program is a residential substance abuse facility in Batavia, Ohio. We are currently expanding our outpatient services in surrounding areas at our Joint Commission Accredited programs. Our Mission: We are a connected community who champions excellence, celebrates strengths, cherishes family, cultivates clinical expertise, and changes lives. Summary: Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance use dependency by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Must hold an active LCDCIII license or higher licensure.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of database software, internet software, and word processing software.
• Must hold current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and/or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Level II or III), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapists, or Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client
• Formulates program for treatment and rehabilitation of client
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client
• Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services
• Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy and adapts treatment as needed
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories while managing outpatient census in electronic medical record
• Formulates and conducts programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug dependency using established curriculum
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner using current methods whether manual or electronic

What This Job Offers

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