SUD Counselor (Addictions Counselor)
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Job Summary
Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has immediate openings for Addictions Counselors / SUD Counselors (LPC/LSW)in Cincinnati and Batavia Ohio. We have openings at our Amelia Batavia and Glenway locations.
Why Work at GCBHS
- GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment forfor adults children and families
- Top Workplace every year since 2010
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- Flexible work schedules
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 403(b) Retirement with Match
- Tuition Benefits ($1250 per semester for BSW or $2500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling)
- Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students
- Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEUs
The ideal candidate will have an LPC/LSW or higher license. Experience working with individuals in substance use disorder and/or mental health treatment is a plus! We offer free continuing education credits to maintain your license and tuition assistance benefits. We offer a pay differential based on your level of license (CDCA LCDCII or III or LPC or LSW).
Position Responsibilities for SUD Counselor:
- Completes Diagnostic Assessments and treatments plans on individuals seeking services for gambling alcohol or other drugs.
- Facilitates therapeutic cognitive behaviorally based groups for alcohol and other drug treatment.
- Conducts individual and family counseling sessions to identify those problems the client has which may interfere with the recovery process and develop appropriate treatment for client.
- Makes appropriate referrals for further counseling and services to improve clients quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.
- Provides case management linkage and/or referrals to appropriate school employment bureau housing health facility or other community resource in order to enhance the clients quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.
Position Requirements for SUD Counselor:
- Ohio LPC or LSW required.
- Experience working with individuals with SUD.
- LCDCII LCDCIII LSW or LPC preferred. Pay differential for LCDCII or above.
We have full-time and part-time opportunities available.
GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010!
Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS.
About Company
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services offers services to people with mental health and/or substance use disorders . We offer treatment and wrap-around services including employment and housing.