CDCA - Opioid Treatment Program

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

General Summary:

The OTP CDCA is responsible for providing initiation and engagement support services to ensure success for clients in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at Zepf Center using a trauma-informed, client-centered, and evidence based harm-reduction approach. This role will assist clients, often in the early stages of their recovery journey by offering support, counseling, and consistent engagement. The CDCA will also connect clients to additional support services, including Case Management and relevant Wellness or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) groups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, attentiveness, and the ability to meet the significant needs of clients navigating the complexities of opioid treatment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiation & Engagement: Provide initiation and engagement services to clients beginning treatment in the OTP, ensuring their seamless entry into the program and consistent engagement.
• Ongoing Support: Offer continuous support and encouragement to clients throughout their treatment, helping to sustain their commitment to recovery.
• Client-Centered Care: Create and maintain a supportive, trauma-informed, and client-centered environment that integrates evidence-based harm-reduction counseling.
• Positive Work Environment: Maintain a calm, cooperative attitude in all professional interactions, contributing to a positive, supportive environment for patients and colleagues.
• Motivational Techniques: Apply motivational interviewing and other techniques to encourage clients in their treatment journey and help them achieve their recovery goals.
• Treatment Services: Provide high-quality Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, ensuring interventions comply with program and agency guidelines.
• Psychoeducation & Counseling: Deliver basic SUD education and counseling, fostering clients' understanding of recovery and guiding them toward achieving lasting wellness within scope of practice to licensure.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately complete required documentation, including ISP reviews, ASAM assessments, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and progress notes.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the treatment team to ensure integrated care and optimal recovery outcomes for clients.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain professional behavior in interactions with clients, staff, and other departments, promoting a respectful and supportive environment.
• Ethical Standards: Adhere to the OCDPB’s Code of Ethics for Chemical Dependency Professionals in all aspects of work and community involvement.
• Professional Development: Keep credentials and licensure up-to-date, attending required trainings and meetings to maintain professional competencies.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Specific/Individual Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work effectively with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of services and improve patient outcomes.
• Recovery Stages: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals at various stages of recovery and support their personal goals and treatment plans.
• Communication Skills: Exhibit strong verbal and written communication abilities, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring efficiency and productivity in all tasks.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Document clear, concise, and accurate notes while adhering to confidentiality standards and all legal requirements.
• Licensure & Documentation: Maintain necessary credentials and licensure, ensuring that documentation is provided for personnel records.
• CARF, State and Federal Regulation Standards Governing OTP: Adhere to CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), State and Federal regulation standards and best practices in treatment.
• Training: Maintain CPR certification, First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI).

Organizational Competencies:

• Mission Alignment: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of Zepf Center’s mission, vision, goals, and policies.
• Client Satisfaction: Contribute to client satisfaction by providing leadership, support, and assistance throughout the care process.
• Professionalism: Consistently demonstrate professionalism and commitment to high-quality service.
• Teamwork: Work effectively within a team environment, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
• Ethical Practices: Abide by the agency’s and professional codes of ethics in all aspects of the job.
• Operational Improvement: Actively engage in efforts to improve agency operations and enhance service delivery.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Commit to fostering a non-violent, trauma-informed environment for clients and employees, integrating Sanctuary values and techniques into daily work activities.
• Sanctuary Model Participation: Support and participate in Sanctuary process teams and initiatives to promote a trauma-sensitive workplace and client care.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Licensure and Certification

• Must have Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB)

Additional Certifications

• CPR and First Aid trained.
• Crisis intervention (CPI) certified.

Valid Driver's License

• A valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state and federal civil rights acts, it is the policy of Zepf Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant, candidate or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Zepf Center.