SUD Counselor (Addictions Counselor)
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
Cincinnati, OH
Others
Why Work at GCBHS?
- GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for for adults, children, and families
- Top Workplace every year since 2010
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- Flexible work schedules
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 403(b) Retirement with Match
- Tuition Benefits ($1,250 per semester for BSW or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling)
- Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students
- Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's
Position Responsibilities for SUD Counselor:
- Completes Diagnostic Assessments and treatments plans on individuals seeking services for gambling, alcohol or other drugs.
- Facilitates therapeutic cognitive behaviorally based groups for alcohol and other drug treatment.
- Conducts individual and family counseling sessions to identify those problems the client has which may interfere with the recovery process and develop appropriate treatment for client.
- Makes appropriate referrals for further counseling and services to improve client’s quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.
- Provides case management, linkage and/or referrals to appropriate school, employment bureau, housing, health facility, or other community resource in order to enhance the client’s quality of life and improve likelihood of recovery.
- Ohio LPC or LSW required.
- Experience working with individuals with SUD.
- LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, or LPC preferred. Pay differential for LCDCII or above.
GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010!
Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS.
www.gcbhs.com
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About the company
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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is the most comprehensive mental health agency in the tri-state region serving adults with mental illness, addiction and related challenges. GCBHS is fully certified, nationally accredited, and is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. GCBHS’ skilled staff provides an extensive and wide-ranging network of services for its clients, over 40% of whom have been diagnosed with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. About 50% have been diagnosed with a mood disorder such as major depression or bipolar disorder. Other GCBHS clients suffer from anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
GCBHS has been recognized nationally for ground-breaking its programs, including cutting-edge interventions and programs for people coming out of prison or going through local mental health courts, homeless outreach, and peer support programs.
Among the services:
• Care Management
• Psychiatric Services
• Primary Health Care Services
• Counseling Services
• Vocational Training and Support
• Social and Recreational Peer Support
• Substance Abuse/Mental Illness Programs
• Community Living Services