WV Bachelors Level SUD Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Bachelors Level SUD Counselor will provide individual and group therapy to clients while performing duties within the scope of their level of training.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan.
• Conducts group counseling sessions as required.
• Orients patients to the treatment programs operation and procedures.
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required by state regulation and record a review of the patients progress.
• Assists patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals.
• Develops within (10) days of entry, or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines.
• Maintains patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized.
• Holds a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. Additionally, keep updated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatments.
• Performs administrative duties such as signing off on notes.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, and/or Criminal Justice field.
• Two to three years of experience working in community mental health preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the treatment and care of men and women who have substance abuse issues.
• Must demonstrate a current knowledge of counseling and research findings and literature pertaining to alcohol/drug abuse
• The ability to assess an individuals need for clinical services
• Knowledge of state and national certification and regulatory standards
• The ability to complete accurate and timely documentation within CMS guidelines
• The ability to work independently
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and referral sources
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively function as an OVP team member
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Must possess and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties
• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation
• Operates a computer and keyboard

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This position may require evening or weekend work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Smoke-free environment.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of OVP Health and contractual obligations.

EEO STATEMENT:

OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of Ohio Valley Physicians Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.