Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Counselor - Chemical Dependency

Facility : Matt Talbot for Men

Address : 6753 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134

Duration : Permanent

Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Pay : Hourly Salary : $28.85 - $33.65

Annual Salary : $60,000 - $70,000 depends on Licensure

Chemical Dependency Counselor II Bilingual (Spanish / English only)-Render a range of assessment and intervention services under direct supervision.

Provide consultation to outside agencies on problems, assessments, and recommendations for clients. Will provide individual case management, e.

g., to clients coming out of a detox center and into a residential treatment setting, or in outpatient services. Will serve both males and females;

may serve adults or adolescents.

Bilingual (Spanish / English) - Fluent for this role clinically and there will be some assessment in their interview.

Responsibilities :

• Provide diagnosis and treatment for clients within the range of program services; especially those requiring chemical dependency treatment.
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Prepare written reports, regular case dictation and summaries for consultation according to program standards and professional ethics.
• Perform other duties necessary to accomplish objectives.
• Act as an advocate for program participants with courts, schools, treatment centers, and other services as appropriate in order to make referrals and conduct follow-ups.
• Provide outreach and case management to primary client.

Benefits :

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• Flexible work schedule
• Service with us qualifies you for PSLF
• Clinical Supervision toward independent license available
• FREE Clinical Supervision toward Independent License
• Additional training opportunities available
• New competitive rates
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Mileage reimbursable

Requirements :

• Bilingual (Spanish / English Only) Required.
• Combination of experience and education represented by aBachelor 's Degree with 3 years relevant chemical dependency counseling work experience. Required.

LCDC II or be licensure eligible.Required.

Must have knowledge and experience working with adolescents and alcohol / drug assessment and case management if clients are youth returning from state institution or in juvenile justice system.Required.

Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.

Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must possess group work skills.

• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office software. EMR : Avatar
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted. Can start with fingerprinting pending.

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Ohio
30+ days ago