Master's Level Counselor
OVP Health
- Ravenswood, WV
- Permanent
- Full-time
The key responsibilities of the Counselor include:
- Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan
- Conduct group counseling sessions as required
- Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
- Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
- Develop within (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines
- Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
- Hold a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. Additionally, keep up-dated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment