Psychiatric Counselor

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Job Title :

Psychiatric Counselor

Department :

James Cancer Supportive Care

Scope of Position

The Health Behavior Counselor is a direct patient care position addressing aspects of substance dependence utilizing a patient-centered harm-reduction approach.

The majority of work tasks are complex; independent judgment and skills are required. Supervision is required for some decisions in the day-to-day decision making related to patient care.

Engages in screening and initial assessment of substance use disorders, and provision of individual alcohol and other drug (AOD) interventions, harm reduction, and health promotion interventions;

these are patient-centered harm-reduction interventions to help initiate and maintain positive behavior change, and to empower patients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

• Crisis Intervention
• Case Management
• Assessment
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Couples / Family counseling
• Urine drug screen sample collection
• Consultation
• Referral and information
• Intervention
• Training
• Treatment planning
• Psycho-education

Position Summary

The counselor is responsible for facilitation of an individualized supportive care plan related to the risk of chemical dependency in all levels and locations of a patient's care.

The position is responsible for the creation and implementation of the treatment plan. The position requires special knowledge, skills, and competencies relating to chemical dependency / mental health, education and treatment in conjunction with cancer care and pain management.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling; Ohio License to practice (LSW or LPC); independent license preferred (LISW or LPCC).

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION : Social and Behavioral Health

SUB-FUNCTION : Social Work

CAREER BAND : Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL : C3

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.