Addiction Counselor
Company: The LCADA Way
Location: Elyria
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe LCADA Way is a recipient of the 2021
NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces Award! Join our team of dedicated
professionals providing Leadership, Compassion, Awareness,
Dedication & Advocacy to the communities we serve.The LCADA Way is
expanding! We are currently recruiting for an Addiction Counselor
to work at our Men's Department located in Elyria.Summary:The
Addiction Counselor is responsible for routine duties of an
Addiction Counselor, including, but not limited to screening,
assessment, treatment planning, education, referral and
documentation.Some clinical services are currently being provided
via telehealth. In the event that in-person services are required,
The LCADA Way is following all recommended health and safety
guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of
our staff and our customers is our top priority.Essential
Functions:Delivery of clinical services including individual
counseling, group counseling, family counseling, intensive
outpatient services, requesting urinalysis, non-medical community
residential services, consultation, referral and information,
intervention, hotline, training, outreach, crisis intervention,
case management and adjunctive alcohol and drug services.
Assessment and treatment planning including assessment of client's
strengths and weaknesses, developing treatment plans to prioritize
and address identified problems, examining alternative solutions
and developing plans of action.Oversight of each case assigned to
caseload. Orienting the client to the program, clinical reviews and
clinical staffing, discharge planning and completion of daily
progress notes. Engaging the family of each client in the family
treatment program. Delivery of program components as assigned.
Weekly contact with referral sources for clients assigned to
caseload. Completion of all CQI data collection and implementation
of all CQI corrective actions as assigned. Monthly participation in
the Utilization Review and Peer Review programs. Other duties as
assigned.General Requirements:Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical
Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of
Ethics, demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness,
and have three years of treatment or recovery experience. Must
possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good
computer skills required. Must have the ability to effectively work
with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client
population.Educational Requirements:Associate Degree or substantial
progress towards Associate Degree with emphasis on Addictions
Treatment and Prevention or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree
or higher preferred.Certification Requirements:CDCA required.
LCDCII, LPC, LSW or higher credential preferred.Amount of Travel:
Minimal, mostly confined to local travel.Hours: Full-time, 40 hours
per week; primary shift includes 3 - 4 evenings per week.Salary
Range: Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.Equal
Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.Benefits Package for
Full-Time Employees Includes:
Keywords: The LCADA Way, Elyria , Addiction Counselor, Other , Elyria, Ohio
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