Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor - CAADC, CADC

Company: Vitalcore Health Strategies
Location: Toledo
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! Were people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for an SUD Counselor at Lucas County Correction Center in Toledo, Ohio!You will be given the opportunity to utilize your training, skills and experience in a face-to-face setting with people from a variety of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Being able to see the impact you are making with these individuals, when they are at their lowest, least hopeful points. You will be working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team comprised of Medical, Psychiatry, Ancillary, Security, Legal, community providers and psychiatric hospitals. The best part of this It is done in real-time with real people!SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:Holiday Pay: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionAnimal/Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401KPTOAnnual Incentive BonusSUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) POSITION SUMMARYThe Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSGraduation from a Bachelor's level program or higheremployment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.Must have a substance use certification (i.e., CADC, CAADC) or must be actively working towards attaining a substance use certification and must obtain the certification within two years of hire.Individuals who are not certified must be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical supervisor with written documentation of supervision.SUD COUNSELOR (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProfessionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.The SUD Counselor performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.The SUD Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.The SUD Counselor provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.The SUD Counselor utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.Excellent and timely documentation skills required.The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer.Keywords: LPC, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, substance use disorder, SUD, mental health#indohFull-Time DaysFull-Time Eveningsby Jobble

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