Chemical Dependency Counselor II Bilingual (Spanish/English only)- Render a range of assessment and intervention services under direct supervision. Provide consultation to outside agencies on problems, assessments, and recommendations for clients. Will provide individual case management, e.g., to clients coming out of a detox center and into a residential treatment setting, or in outpatient services. Will serve both males and females; may serve adults or adolescents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnosis and treatment for clients within the range of program services; especially those requiring chemical dependency treatment.
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Prepare written reports, regular case dictation and summaries for consultation according to program standards and professional ethics.
• Perform other duties necessary to accomplish objectives.
• Act as an advocate for program participants with courts, schools, treatment centers, and other services as appropriate in order to make referrals and conduct follow-ups.
• Provide outreach and case management to primary client.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English Only) Required.
• Combination of experience and education represented by a Bachelor's Degree with 3 years relevant chemical dependency counseling work experience. Required.
• LCDC II or be licensure eligible. Required.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with adolescents and alcohol/drug assessment and case management if clients are youth returning from state institution or in juvenile justice system. Required.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess group work skills.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office software. EMR: Avatar
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted. Can start with fingerprinting pending.
• Two written references from a Supervisor - Please send with submission.

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Ohio

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• relevant chemical dependency counseling work: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCDC II Licensure (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical dependency counseling (Required)
• Ohio State License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Parma, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person