Residential Specialist-Substance Use Disorder-Stillwater-Full Time & Part Time Float Shifts

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the states leader in community behavioral health care serving around 26000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their liveswith compassion and respectwe ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• Provide educations to persons served family members of persons served and other staff regarding substance use treatment symptom management wellness and health.
• Provide ongoing observation of persons served mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms as well as their response to treatment communicate any changes to the treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
• Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
• Provide direct supervision of clients to ensure safety and basic needs are met.
• Assist clients with management of behaviors and positive behavioral interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients serviced and of unit by completing regular safety checks of clothing
  belongings and physical environment.
• Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established OhioGuidestone policies.
• Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information. Perform job duties in a manner thats friendly considerate and aligned with the agencys Mission
  Vision and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Organize and plan work for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize IT system and software programs in accordance with agency policy.
• Utilize time off in a manner consistent with agency policy.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.
  
  
  Qualifications:
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days evenings and/or weekends as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills including Windows applications Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records etc.
• Possess a valid Ohio Drivers License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen physical exam and tuberculosis test requirements.
• Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders or crisis situations.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record

Preferred:

• Ohio CDCA or SWA certification

Benefits include:

What we offerâ

• Stable non-profit organization with160 yeartrack record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefitsincludingâa low-premium medical plan option foremployee or employee children!
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths job roles intern to hire and locations
• 401(k) with employer matchoption
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging but it also enhances creativity innovation and problem-solvingultimately contributingto our collective success.

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Werequireand cover the cost of fingerprint background screening physical Tuberculosis test and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.â

Required Experience:

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