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:
Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) Tobacco Cessation Program, Quit for Your Health, is designed to help people stop using tobacco or nicotine. For most individuals, this requires the support of a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists. Our counselors utilize evidence-based techniques to help participants develop a plan that will offer an opportunity to become tobacco-free. Following the initial consultation, participants are counseled individually for one or more additional sessions. These counseling sessions will provide techniques to cope with the behavioral and lifestyle changes that come when quitting tobacco/nicotine use.

Requirements

• Must have current Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification or be able to obtain certification after hire by attending tobacco treatment training
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills
• Minimum of Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• At least one year's experience in counseling, health education, or patient care preferred
• Must be nicotine free
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be an adaptable team player
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and education using motivational interviewing, self-management education and relapse prevention strategies to support tobacco cessation
• Utilize evidence-based techniques while providing one-on-one counseling to create an individualized plan of treatment
• Assess and evaluate patients and develop plan of care integrating various nicotine replacement therapy
• Provides assistance in developing effective coping strategies to keep clients tobacco-free
• Attend and present at community education events as needed
• Participate in continuous training and education to maintain quality standards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree