What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUD Counselor Assistant position at Community Health Alliance?
The SUD Counselor Assistant works with individuals in recovery for substance use disorders through our Sojourner Recovery Services agency. This position monitors residential client activities, observes changes in client behavior, and provides support to the primary SUD Counselors/Clinicians. This position is part of the career path for becoming a SUD Counselor/Clinician position.
Job Duties:
Provide a safe, secure, structured milieu through respectful and consistent enforcement of the established Agency policies, procedures, and residential house rules as guided by SRS Standards of Care.
Act as resource for clients, as example; provide crisis intervention, be an active listener to client.
Assist Primary Clinician in conducting group counseling, group education and complete all required documentation per Agency standard.
Monitor medication to clients.
Co-facilitate groups.
Facilitate appropriate assigned groups.
Within six months of hire: able to document and create CSR’s, perform intakes, co-facilitate EDII groups and shadow individual sessions.
Knowledge & Skills:
Associate’s degree or HS Diploma with a minimum of 3 years of experience
Active Ohio CDCA credential
Willingness to rotate among the locations as needed
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Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Join our dedicated team of professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose.
Benefits for our Full-time opportunities include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & paid holidays
Extended Illness Bank
403b, with company match
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Employer
Company paid Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
Career Trajectory – Start here and build a lifelong career
Employee training and continued education opportunities
We pay for your CDCA renewal - no cost to you!
Community Health Alliance is a regional leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services. Our agencies of Transitional Living and Sojourner offer a complete continuum of mental health and addiction recovery treatment services. We equip our patients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future. Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
