What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction/SUD Counselor position at YMCA of Greater Cleveland?
Y-Haven provides temporary housing and drug and alcohol treatment to adults in Cuyahoga County who are most in need. Formed in 1993 by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Y-Haven has helped thousands recover from addiction, secure permanent housing, and re-build their lives. Y-Haven offers healing and hope.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Provide individual and group counseling and case management services to individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) to help them achieve sustained remission, restore and increase healthy social connections, obtain stable income and permanent housing, and reduce their risk of homelessness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Provide individual counseling, outpatient group counseling, intensive outpatient group counseling, and case management to homeless individuals with substance use disorders.
- Manage a caseload of program participants, providing individual counseling and case management.
- Facilitate outpatient and intensive outpatient group counseling sessions.
- Record all service activities by entering progress notes in the Y-Haven Electronic Medical Record.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with social service organizations and programs that residents may utilize for employment, housing, continuing recovery, and other needs.
- Participate in daily team meetings, quality assurance meetings, in-service trainings, and coordination meetings.
- Coordinate with the Clinical Director on all critical clinical issues.
- Model key attributes : Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing, and Determined.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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DISCLAIMER :
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
About YMCA of Greater Cleveland : At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes :
