Substance Abuse Counselor - Detox

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

The Ridge Ohio is currently looking for a full-time substance abuse Detox Counselor who is passionate about helping people maintain Recovery for Life.

Started in 2011, The Ridge's primary program is a residential substance abuse facility in Batavia, Ohio. We are currently expanding our outpatient services in surrounding areas at our Joint Commission Accredited programs.

Our Mission: We are a connected community who champions excellence, celebrates strengths, cherishes family, cultivates clinical expertise, and changes lives.

Summary:Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance use dependency by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client
• Formulates program for treatment and rehabilitation of client
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client
• Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services
• Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy and adapts treatment as needed
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories while managing outpatient census in electronic medical record
• Formulates and conducts programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug dependency using established curriculum
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner using current methods whether manual or electronic

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Analytical Synthesized complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures
• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason, even when dealing with emotional topics
• Technical Skills Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional client situations; responds promptly to client needs; solicits client feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarifications; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones effort to succeed
• Visionary Leadership Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers
• Change Management Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results
• Leadership Exhibits confidents in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others
• Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Diversity Demonstrates knowledge of Cultural Diversity Policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce
• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
• Organization Support Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Judgement Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
• Motivation Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or positions; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meeting and appointments on time
• Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Must hold an active LCDCIII license or higher licensure.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, and individual should have knowledge of database software, internet software, and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must hold current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and/or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Level II or III), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapists, or Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here as representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use his or her hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hard and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of this an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The job takes place mostly indoors, but the employee may be exposed to hot or cold temperatures on occasion.