Substance Abuse Counselor (SUD) - Behavioral Health - Clermont Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health Clermont Hospital 

Addictions Counselor – Full Time Days

  

Job Summary: 

The Addictions Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). 

  

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) group facilitation.  

• Co-facilitates psychoeducational intervention and psychotherapy groups, participating in family meetings and treatment team meetings.  

• Offers patient/family support by providing advice, tools, and community resources.  

• Collects drug tests and assists with treatment planning and diagnostic assessments. 

• Administers SUD screenings, SUD discharge planning, and delivers the Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS).  

• Participates in continued education and in-service training.  

  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

  

Education: 

• Master’s degree in counseling, expressive art or related field (required) 

  

Licensing & Certifications: 

• Must have to have one of the following (required) 

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)  

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia)  

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)                       

  

Experience: 

• 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required) 

  

Skills & Abilities: 

• De-escalation and Crisis Intervention 

• Debriefing and documentation  

• Motivational interviewing 

• Patient centered care and care planning  

• Performing medical and safety screenings 

• Working within an interdisciplinary team 

• Individual, family, and group counseling 

  

 

 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life ins