Substance Abuse Counselor (SUD) - Behavioral Health - Clermont Hospital
Mercy Health
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
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and 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
