Tobacco Cessation Counselor

Licking Memorial Health Systems • Newark, OH

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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.

Summary:
Educates and supports patients and their families in individual group settings; provides individual and group counseling on tobacco cessation.

Requirements

• Maintain current TTS certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• At least one year's experience in counseling, health education, or patient care preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in chemical dependency treatment/tobacco cessation is desired.
• Maintain annual RQI cognitive skills (BLS)
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ability to be flexible
• Advance computer skills
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling to patients and work with families, peers and employers.
• One-on-one, face-to-face tobacco counseling.
• Make calls to clients to reschedule
• Chart documentation for each appointment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees