What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1 (LeCI) - 20091909 position at Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services?
Are you a qualified, certified or licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment professional?
Do you want to contribute to helping men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free and productive lives?
Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to effect change in the lives of others?
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
The Recovery Services Alcohol and Drug Counselor may be a great fit for you.
Duties Of The Alcohol And Drug Counselor 1 Include
This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 9 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (hours may vary/including late night(s), 1st shift. This position is located within our Recovery Services at the Lebanon Correctional Institution, 3791 W State Route 63, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Position Qualifications
On record as Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in process of achieving ‘Chemical Dependency Counselor’ credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver’s license.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
Caroline.Anderson@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
RecSvcs - Lebanon Corr
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon
Compensation
$23.63 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday - hours may vary
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Agency Overview
Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
Do you want to contribute to helping men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free and productive lives?
Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to effect change in the lives of others?
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
The Recovery Services Alcohol and Drug Counselor may be a great fit for you.
Duties Of The Alcohol And Drug Counselor 1 Include
- At assigned correctional institution, conduct interviews and provide engagement and supervised counseling services to clients.
- Screen clients to determine eligibility for substance use disorder treatment services.
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
- Participate as an active member of the treatment team.
This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 9 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (hours may vary/including late night(s), 1st shift. This position is located within our Recovery Services at the Lebanon Correctional Institution, 3791 W State Route 63, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Position Qualifications
On record as Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in process of achieving ‘Chemical Dependency Counselor’ credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver’s license.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
Caroline.Anderson@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
RecSvcs - Lebanon Corr
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon
Compensation
$23.63 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday - hours may vary
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Agency Overview
Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
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