Substance Abuse Counselor
1 week ago
Location: Lincoln Heights - Cincinnati, OH
Organization: The Healthcare Connection
Position Overview:
The Healthcare Connection is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to deliver high-quality clinical care for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) within a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. This role involves providing individual, group, and family therapy, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive care addressing both behavioral and medical aspects of substance use treatment.
About Us:
The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the underserved, underinsured, and uninsured residents of northern Hamilton County since 1967. As Ohio's first community health center, we are committed to advancing health equity and connecting all individuals to quality care-regardless of income or insurance status.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations for SUD, co-occurring disorders, and related behavioral health concerns.
- Provide brief, solution-focused interventions and evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, Motivational Interviewing) to promote functional recovery.
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions, addressing addiction, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Engage in medication adherence counseling and self-management coaching alongside Addiction Medicine providers using a team-based care approach.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, case managers, peer support specialists, and addiction specialists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provide training and consultation to primary care teams regarding mental health, substance use, and behavioral medicine.
- Monitor and update individualized treatment plans in alignment with program goals and regulatory documentation standards.
- Manage crisis interventions, including suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
- Educate patients and their families on addiction, recovery processes, and mental health topics.
- Maintain thorough, accurate clinical documentation using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development related to SUD/MAT best practices.
- Identify and facilitate referrals to community resources and additional behavioral health services.
Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Mental Health licensure in the State of Ohio (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) or eligibility for licensure.
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDCII, LCDCIII, LICDC, LICDC-S) in Ohio.
- 3+ years of experience in MAT-related behavioral health settings.
- Strong understanding of MAT principles and evidence-based treatments for co-occurring disorders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with EMR systems.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations.
- Strong collaboration skills in integrated, multidisciplinary care teams.
- Ability to apply the biopsychosocial model to primary care and SUD treatment.
- Proficient in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing).
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally responsive practices.
- Effective problem-solving, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
- Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
- Flexibility to work scheduled hours, including potential overtime.
- Experience working in addiction services, particularly MAT programs.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Experience with NextGen EMR systems.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear regularly.
- May need to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
- Requires close vision and focus adjustment.
- Work performed in an office/clinical environment.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
We offer a supportive team environment and a mission-driven culture, along with comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays annually
- Ongoing training and career development
- Eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment (all clinical providers)
Apply Today
Visit https://www.healthcare-connection.org to learn more and submit your application.
The HealthCare Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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