Counselors

Geauga Jail Treatment Program and Residential Counselor job opportunities

Residential Counselor (Women’s Residential)

The Residential Counselor is responsible for the residential treatment program, working with each resident to develop their own recovery through assessment of individual problem areas, treatment planning, case management, individual and group counseling sessions. Must be knowledgeable about the disease of substance use disorder, family illness model, community resources and treatment modalities. Assures that group programs take place as scheduled and facilitates or co-facilitates therapy sessions. Also assures that participation of community resources, especially 12-step volunteers, are supported and nurtured. Completes client charting and other required documentation. Participates in peer review, attends agency and residential staff meetings and in-services.  May transport residents as necessary. Relates and works well with peers and other staff in a professional/team approach. Maintains professional standards of ethics, thorough knowledge and implementation of applicable laws and governmental regulations relating to client confidentiality, client rights and grievance policies and procedures. Must establish good rapport and demonstrate a positive public relations image in working with all stakeholders including the public, clients, families, and staff.

Minimum Bachelor Degree in a human services field required. Masters in counseling or social work preferred. Appropriate licensure including but not limited to CDCA, LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW or LICDC. Minimum 2 years’ experience in AOD counseling including assessment, individual, family, and group counseling.

Background Check and Alcohol and Drug Screen required.

Pay: $37,440.00 – $63,300.00 per year depending on licensure

Benefits: Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision insurance, EAP

Geauga Jail Treatment Program

The Outpatient Counselor is responsible for the intake and treatment services for substance use disorder adults & their families. Must be knowledgeable about the disease of substance use disorder, family illness and model and treatment modalities as well as experience in AOD counseling including assessment, individual, family, and group counseling. Coordinates, provides and develops intake and admission procedures that meet the needs of clients in all programs.  Works with each client to develop their own recovery through assessment of individual problem areas, treatment planning, case management, and appropriate counseling sessions (individual, family, or group). Completes client charting and other required documentation. Achieves and maintains established productivity expectations. Maintains professional standards of ethics, thorough knowledge and implementation of applicable laws and governmental regulations relating to client confidentiality, client rights and grievance policies and procedures.  Must have thorough knowledge and implementation of office policies and procedure; insures client compliance with same, including billing. Participates in Peer Review, Utilization Review, agency staff meetings and In-Service training as scheduled. Must establish good rapport and demonstrate a positive public relations image in working with all stakeholders including the public, clients, families, and staff.

Appropriate licensure including but not limited to CDCA, LPC, LPCC, LPCC, LSW, LISW or LICDC. Minimum 2 years’ experience in SUD counseling including assessment, treatment planning, individual, family, and group counseling. Previous experience with criminal justice system a plus.

Salary: $37,440.00 – $62,300.00 per year depending on licensure

Background Check and Alcohol and Drug Screen required.

Benefits: Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision insurance and EAP for Full-Time /Part-Time – Flexible schedule, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan and EAP