Addiction Counselor - MercyCrest Medical Office Building

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health


As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.


Addictions Counselor - MercyCrest Medical Office Building

Primary Function

Responsible for delivery of high quality services and the functioning of the multidisciplinary team through the provision of specific treatment modalities. Under the direction and supervision of the Manager, assumes responsibility for the case management of those clients assigned by the manager. This includes assessments, treatment planning, clinical treatment, group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, case review, discharge planning and crisis intervention and other duties as assigned.


Essential Functions

• Case management of clients to included assessment, treatment planning, case review, discharge planning and crisis intervention
• Direct services to include individual, group, urinalysis screening, and continuing care for chemical dependent and nicotine dependent clients
• Ongoing follow-up and data collection for clients discharged from the program
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of services
• Utilization review of assigned clients
• Provide education to community and other team members regarding substance abuse, chemical dependency and tobacco dependency
• Maintain patient safety standards, departmental policies and procedures, and performance improvement standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Each employee utilized in positions which are responsible for direct care or supervision of children or adolescents shall be at least eighteen years of age.
• Any prospective employee, volunteer or student intern shall not have pled guilty to nor been convicted of any of the offenses listed in paragraph (I) of rule 5101:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code. A prospective employee, adult volunteer or student intern convicted of or who has pleaded guilty to an offense listed in paragraph (I) of rule 5101:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code maybe hired by a provider if the conditions as provided in paragraph (H) of rule5102:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code have been met. Criminal record background checks on employees, volunteers and student interns are conducted by the bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCII),or any other state or federal agency designated by the director, and, if the prospective employee does not demonstrate that they have been a resident of Ohio for the preceding five years, by the federal bureau of investigation (FB
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification


Required to have one of the following:


Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS)


Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia)


Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)


Education


Bachelors Degree in Behavior Science or Arts, or other related field (required)

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field (preferred)


Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Previous experience in the treatment of chemical dependency

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Prior knowledge and experience with service line, computer, electronic medical records

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.


What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:
Chemical Dependency/Detox Program - Mercy Memorial

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io.