We are seeking a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant!
Jackson County, OH
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.
The chemical dependency counselor assistant is responsible for assessing client needs, performing level-of-care evaluations, coordinating resources, and providing both group and individual SUD psychotherapy within credential limits and scope of practice. The role requires outreach to referrals, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with community partners and internal teams to support individuals on their recovery journey.
The salary for this position is $19.25-$22.50 annually, based on experience
Essential Functions:
Coordinate referrals, outreach, and linkage to community resources, including medical care, transportation, housing, recovery supports, and other basic needs; maintain engagement with referrals and participants who experience lapses in treatment
Advocate for participants with schools, courts, service providers, and other community partners as appropriate
Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and cross-system collaboration; maintain strong working relationships with behavioral health, internal teams, and community partners to strengthen services and expand referral pathways
Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation of services and client contacts in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and state requirements
Participate in program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and data reporting activities as assigned
Build and maintain knowledge of community resources, evidence-informed practices, and emerging service needs relevant to the population served
Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
Adhere to ISBH EHR documentation policy
Meet ISBH standards for productivity and quality of service delivery
Use trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches in all client and team interactions
Travel within the service area to provide support in homes, schools, and community locations
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Education/Licensure:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.
Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401K w/ Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.
To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/
OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection
OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope
Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve
Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well
Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team
Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals in this role, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
