Psychiatric Counselor

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Job Title:
Psychiatric Counselor

Department:
James | Cancer Supportive Care

Scope of Position
The Health Behavior Counselor is a direct patient care position addressing aspects of substance dependence utilizing a patient-centered harm-reduction approach. The majority of work tasks are complex; independent judgment and skills are required. Supervision is required for some decisions in the day-to-day decision making related to patient care.
Engages in screening and initial assessment of substance use disorders, and provision of individual alcohol and other drug (AOD) interventions, harm reduction, and health promotion interventions; these are patient-centered harm-reduction interventions to help initiate and maintain positive behavior change, and to empower patients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Assessment
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Couples/Family counseling
- Urine drug screen sample collection
- Consultation
- Referral and information
- Intervention
- Training
- Treatment planning
- Psycho-education

Position Summary
The counselor is responsible for facilitation of an individualized supportive care plan related to the risk of chemical dependency in all levels and locations of a patient's care. The position is responsible for the creation and implementation of the treatment plan. The position requires special knowledge, skills, and competencies relating to chemical dependency/mental health, education and treatment in conjunction with cancer care and pain management.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling; Ohio License to practice (LSW or LPC); independent license preferred (LISW or LPCC).

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Social and Behavioral Health

SUB-FUNCTION: Social Work

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Additional Information:

Location:
Morehouse Medical Plaza - Tower (0881)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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