Addiction Services Counselor (Vacancy)

Under direction, is responsible for providing on-going counseling, referral, case management, follow-up, education, and other supportive services to persons with a substance use disorder; performs related duties as required. The purpose of this position is to provide assessment and group-based treatment services for individuals seeking support for substance use and co-occurring disorders. This role is primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care and facilitating structured outpatient and intensive outpatient group services. This position does not carry an ongoing individual counseling caseload and supports timely access to care and program flow. Starting pay range $28.68 to $31.87 per hour Preferred Qualifications Minimum bachelor's degree in a related field. Licensure required (LSW, LCDC, LPC; LISW, LICDC, LPCC preferred). At least one year of experience in substance use or mental health treatment, including assessments and group counseling. Responsibilities Screens individuals using a biopsychosocial assessment to determine if a substance use disorder exists and for eligible admission to a particular program. Provides the intake administrative procedures for admission to a substance use disorder treatment program and orientates clients to the nature and goals of the program, facility, program rules, costs, and client rights. Assesses clients for substance use disorder and for other problems through the use of the psychosocial history, evaluation tools, collateral information, and breath and urine tests and recommends the appropriate levels of client care. Engages clients in treatment planning to identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish immediate and long-term goals, and decide on the treatment processes and resources to be used. Counsels clients through on-going individual and group treatment sessions using evidence-based interventions and other therapeutic methods that best serve the diverse needs of the clients. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques with clients. Coordinates case management activities that bring services, agencies, and resources together within a planned framework of action for the client. Consults and corresponds with courts, attorneys, referral sources, agencies, family members, and others regarding client issues or general substance use disorder information. Maintains a working referral relationship with a variety of community professionals and agencies to obtain collateral information. Provides a referral to the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program when the client requests this service and is deemed appropriate for MAT services. Prepares and maintains clinical records according to program and certification standards; prepares reports as needed by courts and other referral sources and maintains statistical data. Delivers substance use disorder related education services to individuals and groups. May give legal testimony under court order. May provide driver intervention, problem identification, outreach, environmental, and information dissemination services. May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations. Licensing and Experience Requirements Possession of valid State of Ohio certification by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary (CDCA PRE). Certification must be obtained within thirteen months. OR Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), or Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS). OR Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT), and one year of licensed or internship experience providing substance use disorder counseling services. OR Possession of a valid State of Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychologist, or Physician, and one year of licensed or internship experience providing substance use disorder counseling services. The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Columbus