Counselor

Job detail

• Position-Counselor(Chemical Dependency)
• Shift -5X 8 Hour (Days)
• Guaranteed hours - 40
• Location - Parma, OH

Counselor Responsibility

• Provide diagnosis and treatment for clients within the range of program services; especially those requiring chemical dependency treatment.
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Prepare written reports, regular case dictation and summaries for consultation according to program standards and professional ethics.
• Perform other duties necessary to accomplish objectives.
• Act as an advocate for program participants with courts, schools, treatment centers, and other services as appropriate in order to make referrals and conduct follow-ups.
• Provide outreach and case management to primary client.

Job Requirement

• Bilingual (Spanish/English Only) Required.
• Combination of experience and education represented by a Bachelor's Degree with 3 years relevant chemical dependency counseling work experience. Required.
• LCDC II or be licensure eligible. Required.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with adolescents and alcohol/drug assessment and case management if clients are youth returning from state institution or in juvenile justice system. Required.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess group work skills.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office software. EMR: Avatar
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted. Can start with fingerprinting pending.

Perks and benefits

• Stipend for traveler
• Sign on bonus
• Mileage for travel
• completion bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• relevant chemical dependency counseling work: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish/English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Parma, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Parma, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $27