Chemical Dependency Counselor Addiction Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosci

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JOB OVERVIEW
The College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is looking for a Chemical Dependency Counselor to work in the Addiction Sciences Division. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities. 

 

The Addiction Sciences Division, within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, represents a collaborative effort among **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., UC Health, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cincinnati. Our mission is to discover and refine medical and scientific knowledge and translate it via education, training, and dissemination into high quality, evidence-based treatments for peoples suffering from addiction-related conditions. Addiction Science Division research is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with some clinical trial support from the pharmaceutical industry. 

 

The Chemical Dependency Counselor will provide outpatient substance use and mental health services. The Addiction Sciences Chemical Dependency Counselor will primarily provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and group therapies while meeting all standards of practice as required. This position will also provide case management services as needed. 
 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation. *Provide education and counseling to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's illness and/or life situation; may utilize crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, group, and family therapies. *Provide therapy through face-to-face sessions. *Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other appropriate treatment team members in diagnostic formulation, treatment direction, and recommendations. *Maintain knowledge of external resources for patient needs to foster recovery. *Liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to mental health and substance use disorders. *Ensure that patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. Documentation should be concise, pertinent, and meet the profession's and department's documentation standards. Oral reporting should be clear, concise, relevant, and timely. *Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame. *Participate in clinical supervision as needed on a scheduled basis. *Maintain current licensure, participate in continuing education, and meet competency skills for evaluations in area of practice. *Maintain knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA policies, documentation guidelines, and other related regulatory requirements. *Participate in departmental and outpatient Psychiatry meetings, quality improvement efforts, and make sure peer review standards are met. *Keep current with behavioral health care developments and seek to increase further enhancement of job-related knowledge. *Provide education to other health care professionals. *Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Associate's degree in Behavioral Health, Nursing, Social Work, Addictions, or related field. 

REQUIRED TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
State licensure as in Chemical Dependency (LCDC-II, LCDC-III, LICDC, LICDC-CS).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
One (1) years' work experience relating to behavioral health, social work, addictions, or related field required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
*Strong background in treating individuals with substance use disorders in group and individual settings. *Experience working with clients on Medication Assisted Treatment such as Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone. *Knowledge of various forms of community based sober support. *Experience treating a diverse patient population. *Willingness to be flexible in their role as a part of an expanding department.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
*Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

*Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
 

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As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

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