November 6, 2024

The Counseling Center

Portsmouth

FULL TIME

Counselor

Job description

At The Counseling Center, we believe in developing a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence. Our team is dedicated to creating an environment where both staff and clients thrive. As we continue to grow our operations, we are seeking dynamic and experienced Substance Abuse Providers to join our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are duties, which are essential or primary to the position or the reason the position exists. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Gathers information on individual clients and identifies their strengths, weaknesses, needs and problems to formulate appropriate treatment plan.
Conducts intensive individual counseling sessions with client on a one-to-one basis; ensures flow of client’s case during treatment.
Conducts educational and group counseling services to improve coping skills and provide a forum in which to share and learn communication skills.
Provides written documentation of client activity, develops treatment plans, and written updates to maintain compliance with requirement standards, provides documentation for billing of services. Initiates all correspondence and paperwork related to assessments and client service reports (i.e., letters, progress notes, etc.).
Provides input to treatment team regarding the developments of treatment plans and client progress.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position, can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of The Counseling Center, Inc.

Assists in the evaluation of program goals and objectives.
Performs any other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator/Director

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates knowledge of alcoholism and chemical dependency.
Demonstrates knowledge/skill of clinical practice and performance, treatment planning, and counseling interventions.
Effective communication, interpersonal skills.
Ability to make decisions and to demonstrate sound judgment.
Ability to effectively manage self and tasks for maximum efficiency.
Ability to complete all required documentation in accordance with agency policy.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, and public and private resources pertaining to counseling services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

CDCA or Higher
Prior counseling experience in outpatient or inpatient setting preferred, including experience working with chemically dependent people/families, experience with the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Degree in Behavioral Science or related field preferred.
Valid Ohio Motor Vehicle License required and ability to maintain insurability.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

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