What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - LSW/PC position at Community Assessment & Treatment Services?
About Us:
Community Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) manages numerous programs targeted to a variety of specific populations. We offer multiple levels of care ranging from outpatient to residential services. CATS offers services at multiple locations in Cuyahoga & Medina counties.
At CATS main site on Broadway Avenue, we serve clients in the following programs:
- The Men’s and Women's Residential Treatment Program (treatment time varies on a per-client basis).
- The Outpatient Program, which provides individualized services that address substance use disorder and mental health, including assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, case management, urinalysis, and peer support services.
- Community Housing provides a safe, sober environment for men who have completed treatment and need a safe place to live while they work to secure affordable housing on their own.
Job Description:
Counselor:
- Provide clinical recovery services to individuals with substance abuse/mental health issues.
- Lead clients through the full cycle of treatment management.
- Provide treatment for adult males struggling with substance abuse disorders via in-person and Telehealth counseling services.
- Conduct individual assessments on new clients to create a personalized treatment plan.
- Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to ensure that client needs are being systematically and comprehensively addressed.
- Facilitate discharge planning, including aftercare plans and referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Apply evidence-based practices (interventions, counseling, and therapeutic techniques) to help our clients achieve positive outcomes.
- Meet or exceed all productivity and notes/clinical documentation requirements (and other professional and operating standards) as defined by our organization, board, and accrediting bodies.
- Foster our unique and supportive company culture by developing positive therapeutic relationships with our clients and strong professional relationships with all coworkers and leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in social work or related discipline.
- Must consent to and pass a urine drug screen and FBI/BCI background check.
- Two or more years of professional experience in counseling or social work settings.
- LSW or LPC with a Chemical Dependency focus.
Salary : $45,000 - $61,000