SUD Counselor - Columbus-PRN

The Recovery Center of Ohio - Columbus, OH

Part-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Columbus, OH

About the position

The SUD Counselor at The Recovery Center of Ohio is a part-time role focused on providing essential alcohol and drug counseling, assessment, and referral services to clients dealing with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The position emphasizes a trauma-informed and gender-responsive approach to care, aligning with the agency's mission to help individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. The counselor will conduct screenings, assessments, and facilitate treatment planning while collaborating with clients and other professionals to support recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for drug and alcohol assessments and emergent care services.
• Perform confidential assessments using ASAM Placement criteria and the Addiction Severity Index to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Utilize a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to collaborate with clients and team members.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, and family members to support client recovery.
• Engage clients in the decision-making process regarding their treatment and care.
• Collect and review referral information to support service coordination and scheduling of client interviews.
• Coordinate with the Intake Coordinator to confirm appointment details with clients.
• Collect information from collateral resources to aid in diagnosis and treatment needs.
• Conduct Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups as directed.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in assigned meetings, staff development, and training.

Requirements

• Active CDCA/LCDCII/LCDCIII/LICDC licensure from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with documentation in EHR.
• Ability to support the agency's mission and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• LPC, LSW, LMFT licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board.
• One year of experience in addictions counseling and/or mental health counseling.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule