The Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible for providing confidential addictions

counseling, education and support to clients in the Sub Acute Detoxification program.

This position pays $21.00/hr

• Complete client intake, assessment and orientation within 48 hrs.
• Coordinate the admission of appropriate clients to the Sub Acute Detoxification program.
• Coordinate the admission of appropriate clients to the Intensive Outpatient program and other treatment facilities as needed.
• Facilitate client participation in Sub Acute Detoxification counseling sessions.

1. Provide emotional and spiritual support for clients in the Sub Acute Detoxification program.
2. Facilitate client access to social, medical, educational and other support services.
3. Foster client participation in peer support and self-help services AA/CA/NA.

• Conduct group sessions in the Intensive Outpatient program as needed.
• Complete Sub Acute Detoxification and/or Intensive Outpatient client assessment, SOQIC within 48 hours of admission.
• Collaborate with clients to develop an individual treatment plan, based on the assessment, with measurable goals and objectives – to be completed during the assessment (90 – 120 minutes).
• Complete client progress notes and case management notes daily for each assigned client.
• Coordinate discharge and after care services, particularly linkages to next level of care . . . AOD treatment program (30 minutes)
• Document in a timely and accurate manner all services delivered to assigned clients at the time of their discharge.
• Close client file within 48 hours of discharge.
• Collect urine specimens and perform urine screenings for clients upon admission.
• Collaborate with treatment facilities.
• Attend in-house and community trainings to maintain licensure.
• Other duties as requested by the program manager

• Minimum of high school diploma. Completion of college coursework in Social Work or Human Services at an accredited college or university preferred.
• Training from ODADAS certified seminars in chemical dependency and related fields.

• Certified by The Ohio Department of Alcohol Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) as a chemical dependency counselor (CDCA or higher).
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to use stairs, when necessary, for building evacuations, drills or during elevator maintenance.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective in dealing with the public and/or dealing with intoxicated individuals.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.