Substance Abuse Counselor (SUD) - Behavioral Health - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health • Batavia, OH

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About The Position

The Addictions Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). Essential Functions: Responsible for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) group facilitation. Co-facilitates psychoeducational intervention and psychotherapy groups, participating in family meetings and treatment team meetings. Offers patient/family support by providing advice, tools, and community resources. Collects drug tests and assists with treatment planning and diagnostic assessments. Administers SUD screenings, SUD discharge planning, and delivers the Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Participates in continued education and in-service training. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, expressive art or related field (required)
• Must have to have one of the following (required)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required)
• De-escalation and Crisis Intervention
• Debriefing and documentation
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient centered care and care planning
• Performing medical and safety screenings
• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Individual, family, and group counseling

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) group facilitation.
• Co-facilitates psychoeducational intervention and psychotherapy groups, participating in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
• Offers patient/family support by providing advice, tools, and community resources.
• Collects drug tests and assists with treatment planning and diagnostic assessments.
• Administers SUD screenings, SUD discharge planning, and delivers the Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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