Meridian HealthCare is looking for an excited and dedicated Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) to join our inpatient treatment team in Youngstown, OH.

At Meridian, we provide a culture that centers around putting the patient first, working together as a team, and being financially responsible. We provide excellent benefits giving you a great work/life balance including a flexible schedule. In addition to great pay and benefits, we strive to create a supportive and innovative environment for our employees to work in! If this job sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE

Since 1974, Meridian HealthCare has delivered a person-centered approach to care and treatment, understanding the importance of prevention, early intervention, care, and support. Finding what works best for everyone is the key to optimal health, and the continuum of care philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission. In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, primary care, mental health criminal justice services, and much more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR ASSISTANT (CDCA)

• Provides therapeutic chemical dependency counseling to clients and family as per Agency policies and procedures both in the agency setting and off-site as assigned.
• Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations and diagnosis.
• Provides client access to individualized treatment to ensure client rights are upheld, to facilitate client's active participation in treatment planning whenever possible, and to inform clients of alternative treatment services and procedures that are available.
• Develops treatment plans and reviews, prepares discharge summary and aftercare plan as per agency procedure.
• Meets productivity goal of a minimum of 50% (1,040 direct service hours annually).
• Makes referrals and provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence and advocacy to optimize client's accessibility to needed services that are not provided by Meridian HealthCare.
• Maintains confidentiality standards with regard to client service records and client identifying information according to state, federal and agency guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance program through privileged involvement with Professional Staff organization and agency.
• Participates in supervision and presents client cases weekly in clinical supervision meetings; seeks additional professional consultation as needed.
• Assures accurate documentation of services through:
• Review of client record.
• Development and implementation of master treatment plan.
• Chronological updates of all treatment notes and correspondence.
• Description of response to treatment interventions and resulting behavior changes by client and significant others.
• Aftercare planning and discharge recommendations including follow-up and re-admission criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR ASSISTANT (CDCA)

High School diploma and CDCA required. Bachelor degree preferred. Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job and our team, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!