Counselor Social Worker
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness resources
- Performs clinical services as required by our regulatory bodies
- Develop a comprehensive clinical formulation based on the completion and/or review of chemical dependency, mental health, biopsychosocial, and related assessments, and the clients current functioning.
- Completes, as necessary, assessments to include AOD related assessments.
- Develops, assigns, and monitors Individualized Service Plans and continuing care plans in cooperation with the multidisciplinary team.
- Provides chemical dependency counseling (individual, family, group), crisis intervention, and chemical dependency and mental health education.
- Provides case management to ensure problems identified are resolved or appropriate services accessed.
- Coordinates and/or participates in adjunct activities.
- Observe urinalysis collections and complete required paperwork.
- Participates in clinical staff meetings
- Maintains clinical documentation/record keeping.
- Assumes responsibility for all paperwork in assigned client records.
- Completes day-to-day services documentation as required by funders, accreditation bodies, and Nex Level Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment Services.
- Assists in the completion of monthly audits.
- Maintains Appropriate Unit Environment.
- Assists in maintaining the therapeutic environment of the unit by ensuring staff and clients follow policies and procedures of Nex Level Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment Services and the unit.
- Reports problems/concerns regarding the unit to the clinical director for discussion, evaluation, and resolution.
- Performs Administrative Functions of the Unit.
- Assists in training of students and staff.
- Attends and participates in staff, in-service, and other meetings.
- Attends regular training throughout the year.
- Maintain credentials by attending necessary education or continuing education opportunities.
- Participates in “on-call” rotation as specified by unit policy and procedures.
- Adheres to and upholds to Nex Level Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment Services Code of Ethics.
- Must have training/experience in all clinical aspects of chemical dependency treatment.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the disease concept of chemical dependency and its effect on clients and their families.
- Must demonstrate maturity and tolerance in interpersonal relationships and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, their families, staff, referring professionals, etc.
- Must be familiar with the principles and programs of AA, NA, and Al-Anon, and similar recovery groups.
- Must maintain current knowledge of all laws, rules, ethical standards, and safety regulations affecting this professional position and the area in which it operates.
- Able to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality; must sign a confidentiality agreement.
- Excellent professional communication skills (verbal and written) in English.
- Organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and strong ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative.
- Must be able to adapt to situations involving interpretations of feelings, ideas, and facts.
- Must be able to perform under stress.
- Must be comfortable performing day-to-day administrative activities and clinical responsibilities.
- Communicates effectively with clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
- Must be able to interpret the client’s feelings in a non-confrontational manner.
- Must be able to ensure the client’s welfare during emergencies and other non-routine situations.
- Must be able to make sound judgments based on an ability to generalize, evaluate, and decide.
- Ability to use related office equipment, including PC monitor, keyboard and printer, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator.
- Physical Requirements: carry, file, lift, sit, speak, write, hear, read, stand, type, see, stoop, walk
- Mental Requirements: advise, evaluate, interpret, organize, decide, plan, work independently, diagnose, instruct, negotiate, problem solve.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Associate Arts or Bachelor’s degree in human service or behavioral science with one (2) year of experience in the field of chemical dependence or mental health treatment.
- LCDC II, LCDC III, LPC, LSW, LISW or comparable license or certification with one (2) year of paid full-time experience in the field of chemical dependency or mental health treatment or equivalent.