Job Description
- Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient treatment; make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview
- Conduct confidential, quality assessments, utilizing ASAM Placement criteria and the Addiction Severity Index to determine the appropriate level of care;
- Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery
- Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
- Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews
- Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator as needed to contact clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locations
- Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment
- Conduct IOP groups Monday through Friday as directed
- Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of the agencies policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, and State Licensing standards
- Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required
- Active CDCA/ LCDCII/ LCDCIII/ LICDC licensure from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
- Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills required; experience with documentation in EHR
- Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony
- Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
- LPC, LSW, LMFT licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board or Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education
- Addictions counseling and /or mental health counseling: one year
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Dayton, OH 45459: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
- CDCA or higher (Required)
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