Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor: CCDC-IIIE at University Hospitals

Cleveland, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Dependency Counseling, Educational Program Development, Direct Patient Services, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning, Aftercare Planning, Discharge Planning, Program Development, Quality Management, PHI Security, Community Support Agency Familiarity, Supervisory Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference. The Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor: CCDC IIIE role within University Hospitals offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various addiction issues. We currently offer an opportunity for a Full Time, Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor to support patients with addiction issues. Joining our team comes with several benefits, including: Free parking for regular status caregivers Tuition reimbursement Full benefits and retirement Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development What You Will Do Develop and present educational programs for outpatient chemical dependent programs Provide direct services to outpatient chemical dependency patient. Provide individual and group therapy to program participants Develop and implement individualized plans of care Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning Assist patients with aftercare and discharge planning for community support Ongoing participation in program development Participate in Quality Management activities and initiatives Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education Master's Degree from accredited school of Counseling OR Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work Work Experience 5+ years in provision of chemical dependency services, including: partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, aftercare services, group and individual therapy (Required) and Prior outpatient chemical dependency experience (Required) and Prior experience in program and educational development (Required) and Prior Supervisory experience (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Familiarity with community support agency resources (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Certification as CCDC-IIIE by Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, eligibility for licensing as LICDC. (Required) Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LISW) in the State of Ohio OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPCC) in the State of Ohio Position Details/Preferred Qualifications Must have at least 5 years of experience of chemical dependency services, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, aftercare services, group and individual therapy in an outpatient environment. In addition, previous work in program and educational development as well as prior supervisory experience is also required. This is an outpatient setting caring for adult patients. Interest and/or experience in working with young adults (age 18 - 25) is strongly preferred. This is a day shift position but does require a minimum of one or two evenings per week: 1:00pm - 9:00pm. Must hold the CCDC IIIE certification by Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services and be eligible for licensing as a LICDC. Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Responsibilities

The Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor will develop and present educational programs for outpatient chemical dependent programs while providing direct services, including individual and group therapy, to program participants. This role also involves developing individualized plans of care, assisting with aftercare and discharge planning, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning.