Addictions Counselor (AOD) BHI MercyCrest Medical Building

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Full Time Days

Primary Function

Responsible for delivery of high quality services and the functioning of the multidisciplinary team through the provision of specific treatment modalities. Under the direction and supervision of the Manager assumes responsibility for the case management of those clients assigned by the manager. This includes assessments treatment planning clinical treatment group therapy intensive outpatient treatment case review discharge planning and crisis intervention and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Case management of clients to included assessment treatment planning case review discharge planning and crisis intervention
Direct services to include individual group urinalysis screening and continuing care for chemical dependent and nicotine dependent clients
Ongoing follow-up and data collection for clients discharged from the program
Provide accurate and timely documentation of services
Utilization review of assigned clients
Provide education to community and other team members regarding substance abuse chemical dependency and tobacco dependency
Maintain patient safety standards departmental policies and procedures and performance improvement standards
Other duties as assigned
Each employee utilized in positions which are responsible for direct care or supervision of children or adolescents shall be at least eighteen years of age.
Any prospective employee volunteer or student intern shall not have pled guilty to nor been convicted of any of the offenses listed in paragraph (I) of rule 5101:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code. A prospective employee adult volunteer or student intern convicted of or who has pleaded guilty to an offense listed in paragraph (I) of rule 5101:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code maybe hired by a provider if the conditions as provided in paragraph (H) of rule5102:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code have been met. Criminal record background checks on employees volunteers and student interns are conducted by the bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCII)or any other state or federal agency designated by the director and if the prospective employee does not demonstrate that they have been a resident of Ohio for the preceding five years by the federal bureau of investigation (FB
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Required to have one of the following:

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)

Education

Bachelors Degree in Behavior Science or Arts or other related field (required)

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field (preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Previous experience in the treatment of chemical dependency

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Prior knowledge and experience with service line computer electronic medical records

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Chemical Dependency/Detox Program - Mercy Memorial

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days (United States of America)Full Time DaysPrimary FunctionResponsible for delivery of high quality services and the functioning of the multidisciplinary team through the provision of specific treatment modaliti...