What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Dependency Counselor position at Northeast Ohio Neighborhood?
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General Duties
Under the general direction of the Medical Director and Behavioral Health Director, the Chemical Dependency Counselor provides behavioral health care services to NEON patients experiencing mental health conditions and chemical dependency. Conducts history and assessment; determines diagnosis; develops treatment plan and provides clinical counseling to treat addiction disorders affecting adolescent and adult patients. Provides Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT), Substance Abuse Therapy and Medication Assistant Treatment (MAT). Provides referrals and supportive services to improve patients' quality of life.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health Services or related field from an accredited university. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current and valid State of Ohio Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDCIII), Licensure with the Ohio Chemical Dependency (OCDP) Board;
- Minimum two years of experience in counseling, psychotherapy and case management with children, adolescents, and families.
- Minimum two years of experience working with substance abuse issues, preferred.
- Superior communications skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively with diversity both among patients and co-workers, including interdisciplinary teams.
Technical Skills
1. Proficient in the use in the use of Microsoft Office applications, and Outlook.
2. Ability to acquire skills for entering accurate data, messages, and updated insurance information into NextGen.