Substance Abuse Counselor

Ensure the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable Federal and State standards as well as agency policies and procedures.

Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of service, patient rights and additional information to help patients adjust to the program.

Assure each patient is assessed and placed accordingly into a level of care. Provide counseling in accordance with federal, state and local standards for the OPT outpatient level of care.

Keep all patient files organized and updated for own and agency’s use in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Counsel patients in crises situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities in order to help patient cope with and take steps to resolve crisis.

Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements in order to increase patient awareness of possible consequences of noncompliance.

Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.

Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Develop and increase knowledge of Federal, State and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment and counseling techniques.

Submit all internal and external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval.1. Secure necessary documentation from patient, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Submit monthly census report to supervisor.

Be knowledgeable of and enforce agency policies and procedures.

Participate in in-service training, workshops and other educational activities as required by Federal, State and program policies.

Ability to promote, adheres to, and actively participates in corporate compliance program. The primary focus is on using CTC values in the day-to-day performance of your duties with clients and to be proactive against even the appearance of abuse or fraud.

ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Satisfaction

Interacts appropriately with patients.

Seeks feedback from patients/co-workers.

Maintains cooperative working relationships.

Communicates effectively with others.

Observes privacy/confidentiality of patients.

Acts on complaints/requests of patients.

Organization Support

1. Supports mission, vision and values of the organization.

2. Supports planning activities (annual, strategic, departmental).

3. Maintains positive working relationship with supervisor and other employees.

4. Positively represents the organization internally and externally.

5. Supports the organization’s standards for productivity.

6. Supports cooperation throughout the organization.

7. Submits reports in timely fashion.

Education and Self Development Plan

1. Maintains current certification/licensure, if applicable.

2. Seeks to improve performance and skills through education/training.

3. Demonstrates computer literacy.

4. Keeps “up to date” on CEU’s and license/certification requirements.

5. Maintains consistent attendance at all mandatory trainings.

6. Provides training as requested to other staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

License/Certification:

• Ohio LCDC license - No cdca's will be accpeted (Required)
• Ohio licensed Chemical dependency license (Required)

Work Location: In person