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BayMark Health Services
AOD counselor Portsmouth
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,285 / year median in Ohio
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Description AOD Therapist/Counselor
- Sign-on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time.
- Details to be discussed during the interview process.
- The Mental Health Therapist Works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and respective counselor supervisor .
Responsibilities:
Conducts daily individual, group and/or family counseling sessions with clients. Performs various Diagnostic and Assessment and Treatment Planning procedures (based on qualifications and abilities), in accordance withODMH/ODADAS/CARF
standards. Coordinates various clinical activities. Assists in monitoring care to ensure conduct is in compliance at all times, with agency policies. Shall make necessary reports to counselor supervisor and/or Clinical Director, when necessary, in regards to any aspect of staff treatment of clients. Attends regularly scheduled executive committee meetings. Attends treatment staffing with prepared report that accurately represents client's response to treatment. Serves on various committees for purposes of Quality Assurance. Maybe asked to serve as Chairperson of select committees, at direction of Leadership and Clinical Director. Conducts in-service training as assigned. Maintains contact with family members/guardians, referral sources, and authorized outside sources, as necessary, in regards to various issues regarding client treatment activities/progress . Maintains documentation relative to caseload and program function. Meets, as directed, with representatives from outside agencies (local Mental Health Boards, potential referral sources, state agencies) for marketing, survey/audit, or informational purposes, as required by position. Adequate knowledge and ability to navigate EHR (Electronic Health Record) system. Assume additional duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Counseling Supervisor.Minimum Qualifications:
CDCA, CDCA
- II , LCDC, LCDC
- II , LCDC
- III , LICDC Experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults with an AOD diagnosis, or AOD work history is preferred.