Alcohol & Drug Counselor 2

What you'll do at OhioMHAS:

We are hiring for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 position.

Under general supervision, an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 provides drug and alcohol counseling and assists patients to function independently.

The Job Opportunity and Duties:

What you will do:

• Conduct interviews & provides counseling services to alcohol & other drug dependent patients/clients
• Facilitates screening and interviewing of patients/clients from intake to discharge
• Delivers direct services including facilitating of group & individual therapy
• Performs overall case management & crisis intervention
• Develops client treatment plans & ensures compliance with applicable standards, agency policies & administrative regulations & institutional rules
• Monitors clients' progress in treatment; maintains clinical case records, documentation, and case files
• Refers clients to community programs and resources. Works closely with AA/NA volunteers.
• Participates as part of treatment team (planning meetings, case presentation and discussions, and provides services in accordance with principles of a therapeutic community)
• Completes & maintains accurate and timely documentation and reports
• Maintains knowledge and adherence to compliance requirements for Joint Commission, OMHAS, and COBH.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening. This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

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What is in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

'Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor' credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver's license.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of alcohol & other drug dependencies; counseling; agency policies & procedures relative to alcohol & other

drug dependency counseling. Skill in operation of personal computer*. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening

conditions & take appropriate action; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write

meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel inmates/offenders on sensitive alcohol & other drug dependency issues.