Clinician, CDC-A

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals in recovery for mental health and substance use disorders? Do youthrivein a healthy and collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally?

JOIN OUR TEAMof dedicated professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. As a clinician, you will provide clinical services within the scope of practice as a CDC-A under direct and general supervision including developing treatment plans, facilitating individual, group and family counseling sessions and other therapeutic services to help clients achieve their individualized treatment goals.

Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose.

At Community Health Alliance our employees are our greatest asset so we offer a full benefit program designed to support you and your family.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement(HRA)
Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
Retirement plan with company match up to 6%
Tuition and student loan reimbursement
Career ladder opportunities for professional growth
Company paid long-term disability and life insurance
Free Continuing Education CEUs
Free Licensure supervision
Paid license renewal

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes a trauma-informed approach to client care.
Performs individual, group and crisis intervention counseling and therapy.
Conducts assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions by conducting individual/family interviews.
Facilitates group therapy utilizing evidence-based curricula.
Develop client-centered treatment plans based on the needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the client.
Assists clients in crisis by evaluating and providing appropriate interventions.
Develops plans for transition and discharge.
Engages family and supportive others in treatment, transition and discharge planning processes.
Evaluates clients progress towards goals, utilizes motivational enhancement strategies and determines appropriate interventions/modalities based on the individualized needs of each client.
Promotes participation in self-help and recovery support groups.
Effectively communicates and coordinates with treatment team members and referral sources.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency policy and regulator standards.
Must hold a CDC-A (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) certification in the State of Ohio.
Must have 6 months of experience providing individual and group counseling services.
Must have high school diploma or GED.
Preferred candidate will hold an Associates/Bachelors degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field or equivalency.
Knowledge of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
Knowledge of and experiencecognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams.
Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems.

Community Health Allianceis a leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services. Our agencies of Sojourner Recovery Services and TLC offer a complete continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services. We equip our clients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future. Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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