Additions Counselor (AOD) BHI - MercyCrest Medical Building
Mercy Health
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Addictions Counselor provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Essential Job Functions
Co-facilitates psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups, participates in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
Responsible for substance use disorder substance use disorder (SUD) group facilitation
Community resource knowledge and collaboration (peer recovery support, community support groups)
Completes Individual touch base with patients and Information gathering
Completes SUD screenings, SUD discharge planning, post-discharge calls, and Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Facilitates and organizes treatment planning and diagnostic assessments
Collects urine drug screenings
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required
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.
Licensing/Certification
Required to have one of the following:
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)
Education
Masters, Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required)
Work Experience
2 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
De-escalation
Crisis Intervention
Debriefing
Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
performing medical and safety screenings
working within an interdisciplinary team
Documentation, physical restraint
individual, family, and group counseling
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
