AOD counselor Portsmouth

Job Description

Job Description

Description

AOD Therapist/Counselor

** Sign-on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time. **

** Details to be discussed during the interview process. **

The Mental Health Therapist Works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and respective counselor supervisor.  The primary job function of the Individual and Family Therapist is to conduct individual, group, and family therapies, coordinating various types of clinical AOD activities.  The counselor will be performing various diagnostic and assessment procedures, based on qualifications and abilities.  Performs other duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily individual, group and/or family counseling sessions with clients.
• Performs various Diagnostic and Assessment and Treatment Planning procedures (based on qualifications and abilities), in accordance with ODMH/ODADAS/CARF standards.
• Coordinates various clinical activities.
• Assists in monitoring care to ensure conduct is in compliance at all times, with agency policies. Shall make necessary reports to counselor supervisor and/or Clinical Director, when necessary, in regards to any aspect of staff treatment of clients.
• Attends regularly scheduled executive committee meetings.
• Attends treatment staffing with prepared report that accurately represents client’s response to treatment.
• Serves on various committees for purposes of Quality Assurance.  May be asked to serve as Chairperson of select committees, at direction of Leadership and Clinical Director.
• Conducts in-service training as assigned.
• Maintains contact with family members/guardians, referral sources, and authorized outside sources, as necessary, in regards to various issues regarding client treatment activities/progress.
• Maintains documentation relative to caseload and program function.
• Meets, as directed, with representatives from outside agencies (local Mental Health Boards, potential referral sources, state agencies) for marketing, survey/audit, or informational purposes, as required by position.
• Adequate knowledge and ability to navigate EHR (Electronic Health Record) system.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Counseling Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CDCA, CDCA- II , LCDC, LCDC- II , LCDC- III , LICDC
• Experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults with an AOD diagnosis, or AOD work history is preferred.
• Interact in a pleasant and professional manner with other employees, physicians, providers, patients, and patients’ families to promote a team effort through cooperation and respect for fellow employees.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities

Eligible employees may have the opportunity to apply for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP). This program offers student loan repayment assistance for qualified professionals, based on approved work location. Approved work locations are approved through HRSA and have guidelines to meet, such as county's suicide rate. Please note that not all locations may qualify.

Here is what you can expect from us:

Mahajan Therapeutics , a progressive mental health and substance abuse treatment organization that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.  Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of each of our patients so they can achieve long-term mental health and recovery goals and an improved quality of life.

Mahajan Therapeutics is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.