Job Posting for Health and Wellness Specialist at The Counseling Center

Position: Health and Wellness Specialist

Position Status: Full Time

Department: HAWC

Job Summary

The Health and Wellness Specialist (DSP1) provides needs assessments to clients and performs duties relating to case management including providing training and linkage to community resources, assisting clients in obtaining supportive services, including recreational activities and increasing social support networks within client’s recovery pathway, and assists individuals in performing daily living activities. May include group facilitating.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are duties which are essential or primary to the position or the reason the position exists. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The Health and Wellness Specialist performs an integral role in carrying out the mission of The Counseling Center, Inc., by performing the following duties:

Develops and maintains an individual caseload of clients within the agency population that are interested in health, fitness, and wellness as a pathway to recovery across all Levels of Care.

Assesses needs of client, including their personal capabilities and motivation level to engage in Health and Wellness services.

Assists in obtaining supportive services to aid the client in their personal goals in recovery through the services of the agency or through referral to other agencies or programs. Assist clients in accessing community resources and provides supportive services as appropriate.

Provides group and individual services in an effort to engage, educate, and increase self-efficacy in monitoring sleep, hydration, nutrition, and physical activity as a means to support long term recovery and engage in healthy lifestyle alternatives to drugs and alcohol.

Works with clients to develop a long-term, sustainable plan to manage physical wellness in a way that supports current client placement, future goals of the client population, and overall abstinence and sobriety.

Provides education and explores with clients the various interventions and activities included in the health, fitness, and wellness as a pathway to recovery.

Facilitates a minimum of 3 classes per week within their respective discipline.

Provides written documentation of client activity and periodic written updates in order to maintain compliance with requirement/standards and provide documentation for billing of services.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position, can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of The Counseling Center, Inc.

Assists in office tasks when needed.

Attends weekly staff and clinical meetings to share in problem solving and addressing specific client issues.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator/Director.

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholism and chemical dependency.

Demonstrated knowledge of physical intervention specialty (i.e. CrossFit, Yoga, Weight Training)

Demonstrates understanding of clinical practice and performance including understanding of the process of assessment, treatment, and confidentiality.

Ability in the area of effective communication, interpersonal skills.

Ability to complete all documentation in accordance with agency policy.

Effective time management/organizational skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent, Behavioral Science Degree preferred.

Nationally recognized credential or certificate in a health, fitness, and/or wellness discipline.

Knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions, experience with 12-Step Recovery Program preferred.

Valid Ohio Drivers License and ability to maintain insurability preferred.

Maintain CPR/First Aid treatment.

Maintains applicable agency trainings.

***Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of drug testing and background check.

Our mission is to improve the lives of our clients and our community. We work to heal their mind and body, to inspire and to provide excellent service in alcohol and drug addiction treatment, primary healthcare, recovery support, case management, behavioral health and vocational development, and to be a resource to all members of the community for outreach, prevention, education and advocacy. Consistent with our mission, sustained sobriety is a minimum qualification for all positions.

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