SUD Counselor/ Case Manager (Addiction)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has immediate openings for SUD Counselors / Case Managers (Addiction) to provide substance use disorder-related counseling and case management services .

We currently have openings in Batavia, Amelia, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Why Work at GCBHS?

• GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
• Top Workplace every year since 2010
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Flexible work schedules
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Tuition Benefits ($1,250 per semester for BSW or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling)
• Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students
• Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's

The ideal candidate will have a CDCA or higher license (LCDCII, LSW, LPC) . Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder and / or mental health treatment is a plus! We offer free continuing education credits to maintain your license and tuition assistance benefits.

We offer a pay differential based on your level of license (CDCA, LCDCII or III or LPC or LSW) .

Position Responsibilities for Addiction Counselor :

• Completes Diagnostic Assessments and treatment plans on individuals seeking services for gambling, alcohol, or other drugs.
• Facilitates therapeutic cognitive behaviorally based groups for alcohol and other drug treatment.
• Conducts individual and family counseling sessions to identify those problems the client has which may interfere with the recovery process and develop appropriate treatment for client.
• Makes appropriate referrals for further counseling and services to improve client’s quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.
• Provides case management, linkage and / or referrals to appropriate school, employment bureau, housing, health facility, or other community resource
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date clinical records meeting agency, state and accrediting board standards.
• When needed, may provide care management services including possible transportation and / or contact in the community

Position Requirements for Addiction Counselor :

• Ohio CDCA required.
• Experience working with individuals with SUD.
• LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, or LPC preferred. Pay differential for LCDCII or above

Position Responsibilities for SUD Case Manager

• Provides ongoing SUD case management to individuals within the Over-the-Rhine community and individuals in the surrounding area in need of services.
• Assess the client's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences to receive substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, by gathering information from the client and other sources when available regarding the client’s substance use
• Provide coordination and assistance in accessing services for crisis stabilization and resolution, and collaborating in identifying treatment needs
• Engage clients in the therapeutic process and practice intensive outreach and engagement strategies with clients utilizing community-based interventions
• Conduct therapeutic clinical sessions to identify and address difficulties the client is experiencing that are interfering with the client’s recovery process
• Provide ongoing case management, referrals, and / or linkages to needed services such as schools, employment, housing, health facilities / providers, and other community resources with the goal of improving each client’s quality of life and recovery process

Position Requirements for SUD Counselor / Case Manager

• Ohio CDCA required
• Experience working with individuals with SUD
• LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, or LPC preferred. Pay differential for LCDCII or above.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available. GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010!

Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. www.gcbhs.com

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