Alcohol %Drug Counselor

What you’ll do at DBH

We are hiring for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 position. This position requires a license as a chemical dependency counselor.

Under general supervision, an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 provides drug and alcohol counseling and assists patients to function independently.

• Conduct interviews & provides counseling services to alcohol & other drug dependent patients/clients
• Facilitates screening and interviewing of patients/clients from intake to discharge
• Delivers direct services including facilitating of group & individual therapy
• Performs overall case management & crisis intervention
• Develops client treatment plans & ensures compliance with applicable standards, agency policies & administrative regulations & institutional rules
• Monitors clients’ progress in treatment; maintains clinical case records, documentation, and case files
• Refers clients to community programs and resources. Works closely with AA/NA volunteers.
• Participates as part of treatment team (planning meetings, case presentation and discussions, and provides services in accordance with principles of a therapeutic community)
• Completes & maintains accurate and timely documentation and reports
• Maintains knowledge and adherence to compliance requirements for Joint Commission, ODBH, and COBH.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening. This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223
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Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance upon hire
  Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low‑cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
• Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  : state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan
  , visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information.

Must have full ‘
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
’ credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver's license.

Job

Skills:

Counseling and Rehabilitation

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of alcohol & other drug dependencies; counseling; agency policies & procedures relative to alcohol & other drug dependency counseling. Skill in operation of personal computer*. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel inmates/offenders on sensitive alcohol & other drug dependency issues.