SUD/MH Counselor

Community for New Direction•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The SUD/MH Counselor works with Outpatient Treatment clients using a welcoming, empathic, and hopeful approach to co-occurring conditions and supporting dual recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. The counselor engages clients respectfully and in a culturally appropriate manner, maintains high professional and ethical standards, and collaborates with the treatment team. The role uses a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach that motivates and encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives while in recovery.

Requirements

One of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in human service or behavioral science, three years of experience in chemical dependency or mental health treatment, and a CDCA, LCDC II, LPC, or LSW license; or a high school diploma or equivalent, an LCDC II, LCDC III, or comparable license or certification, and three years of experience in chemical dependency or mental health treatment.
At least an LPC or LSW is required to provide mental health services.
Knowledge of substance abuse trends, 12-step support systems, and ASAM criteria for treatment.
Knowledge of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, including their characteristics, assessment, and treatment.
Maturity, professionalism, and a sincere desire to work with people in recovery.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Ability to analyze information, think critically, and solve problems.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to act as a positive role model and provide clients with guidance and support.
Commitment to learning, creating positive change, and enabling others to learn.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and printers.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Independent license preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive clinical formulations based on chemical dependency, biopsychosocial, and related assessments and the client’s current functioning.
Provide chemical dependency and/or counseling services, including individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, and chemical dependency education.
Develop, assign, and monitor individualized treatment and Continuing Care Plans in cooperation with a multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
Support clients seeking recovery or already in recovery to reduce the impact of mental and substance use disorders in the community.
Document clinical procedures and day-to-day services as required by funders, accreditation bodies, and Community for New Direction.
Provide referral sources with regular updates on client progress, lack of progress, attendance, and treatment outcomes.
Educate clients about behavior modification to support full recovery and prevent relapse.
Provide mental health education groups, assessments, and individual, family, and group counseling.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, and professional development conferences, trainings, webinars, and seminars as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to promote the mission and vision of CND.
Use trauma-informed approaches, role modeling, and empathetic support to help clients recover from substance use disorders.
Collaborate with clients to develop treatment plans and identify and prioritize problems, goals, and treatment methods.