Substance Use Counselor

BayMark Health Services • Huber Heights, OH

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About The Position

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed! Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time. Details to be discussed during the interview process. Applegate services is dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services. Applegate, addiction treatment program delivers medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we have unlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference. At Applegate, we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.

Requirements

• LISW, LPCC, LISW-S, LICDC-CS, LICDC, LCDC II, LCDC III, or LSW required
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree