Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant at New Horizons Mental Health Services

Description

For over 50 years, New Horizons Mental Health Services, a non-profit behavioral health agency, has worked to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and the community through our services.

We are currently seeking full-time Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistants in Lancaster, Ohio.

What do we offer you?

A competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a talented team of mental health professionals. Robust benefits, including:

· No production requirement! 

· Medical

· Company paid Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance policy

· Over 3 weeks of PTO in first year

· 10 paid holidays, including your birthday

· 5 days of professional leave per year

· 403b Retirement Plan

· Generous Employer Match for Retirement Plan

· Employee Assistance Plan

· CEU/CME Reimbursement

· Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

· Paid Liability Insurance Coverage

DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICE: Conducts intake interviews, assists with the development of treatment plans, and provides counseling services, either one-on-one or in a group setting, under the direction of the SUD Supervisor. 

Provides on-going primary and secondary community services to adults in the SUD program, serves as an advocate, liaison, mediator, broker for adults in the SUD program, provides transport for clients to services, promotes a client/driven, strength-oriented service, adheres to the agency's mission statement, policy and procedures, follows guidelines to ensure quality assurance, maintains time accountability and documentation standards. Develops and implements initial and revised Individual Service Plan. Communicates with other service providers to improve quality of care to client.

Manifest a commitment to and Recovery Model philosophy and standards, and foster an environment that supports recovery for persons served.  Possess a working knowledge of community resources. Be sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served. 

DOCUMENTATION: Completes all appropriate case documentation and case planning information; completes all necessary reports per agency policy and protocol; appropriate documentation of collateral contacts; participates in clinical supervision.

Performs related administrative duties; attends staff meetings, supervisions, trainings, assists in program planning and evaluation. Non-billable outreach to clients not engaging.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certified in Ohio as a CDCA. Associate’s degree preferred. Ohio driver's license, proof of automobile liability insurance (minimum $100,000), Experience in working with adults with substance use and/or addiction preferred. Exhibits respect, compassion, warmth, caring and friendliness, non-judgmental of varying cultural beliefs, ability to assess, teach and model skill development techniques in home maintenance, interpersonal-social and pre-vocational interests, ability to set limits, confront behaviors and redirect.