CDCA

THE POSITION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR CONSISTS OF ASSESSING AND TREATING THE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS; INCLUDING ABUSE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS.

Job Duties

• Connect patients with needed and available community resources. Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document the use/success of the referral.
• Complete detailed reports on needs assessments and case management activities.
• Input accurate and complete case management data into the electronic patient database.
• Ensure that all documents submitted on behalf of a patient are valid and authentic.
• Assist patients in accessing community-based resources and acquiring the appropriate medical, social, educational, and employment resources.
• Connect patients with support groups and additional behavioral health resources.
• Assist patients in securing temporary and long-term housing.
• Assis in scheduling treatment appointments for patients and explain the treatment timeline and objectives.
• Provide crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor and ensure that patients are seeing other healthcare professionals within and outside of Full Circle as required.
• Assure that documentation is completed in compliance with Full Circle requirements, regulatory agency, and best clinical practices.
• Coordinate patient care with the treatment team including clinical, medical staff, sober living, and other entities.
• Adhere to Full Circle policies and procedures, and professional code of ethics.
• Complete documentation utilizing the agency's designated Electronic Medical Record System, within a specified timeframe.
• Attend required meetings including but not limited to, individual and group supervision, treatment team meeting, and in-service training.
• Maintain current license and/or certifications as specified by Full Circle and credentialing boards (Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board).
• May provide various other services as needed including but not limited to group orientation and counseling.

Qualifications

• Must carry an active CDCA License.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to engage in a professional manner to engage staff, clients, families,visitors, and others as a Full Circle Employee
• Must possess basic computer literacy skills
• Must be knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures.
• Detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills to access and utilize the EMR
• A minimum of 1-year experience in mental health and/or addiction preferred but not required.

Salary

From $18.00 per hour

Healthcare Life Balance:

• Medical
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Aflac Plan Options
• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
• 401k with a Company Match

Recognition Rewards

• Team Member of the Quarter
• Team Member of the Year
• Monthly Celebrations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• CDCA (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18