What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Counselor position at Access Ohio Behavioral Health?
Access Ohio Behavioral Health, an outpatient community behavioral health agency is hiring full-time Social Workers/Counselors, for our Martins Ferry location. Our office is open Monday - Friday between 8am-5pm (no weekends required). Pay based upon experience and licensure.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in counseling that includes providing assessment, individual counseling, and case management; will possess strong crisis intervention and problem solving skills; will enjoy an outpatient clinical environment; and will be able to provide comprehensive individual, and group therapy.
This is a primarily office-based position. Dependent upon client need the position may require services to be provided to clients in their homes and other community settings.
- Strong knowledge of wellness, recovery and self-help
- Effective communication and written skills are essential
- Great customer service skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Experience understanding and utilizing various evidence-based models and theories pertaining to psycho-education, motivational interviewing, serious mental illness and recovery
- Proficient in utilizing and adapting to technology such as Microsoft Office, scanning and image transfer and electronic health records.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people and client populations
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree with license in Social Work or Counseling preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree with license in Social Work or Counseling will be considered.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or those with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.
- LSW/LPC required. LISW/LPCC/LISW-S/LPCC-S preferred
- Current automobile liability insurance.
- Clean urine drug screen upon hire (zero tolerance policy).
- Background check upon hire.
- Obtain and approved Ohio Department of Medicaid provider agreement and updated to include agency-level association within 3 days of hire.
We Look Forward to Hearing From You!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- LSW, LPC, LPCC, LISW, LPCC-S, or LISW-S License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35