Job Details

Salary Range:  C42 ($29.07 - $36.83/hour) - Non-exempt        
* salary commensurate with experience 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Outpatient Services Chemical Dependency Manager, the Substance Use Mental Health Counselor is responsible for diagnosing substance abuse and mental health disorders and performing assessments to persons from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Providing and managing case management and client services
• Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques with clients
• Referring clients to community programs/services; Conducting follow-up as necessary
• Performing bio/psycho/social assessment of client's mental and physical health; Diagnosing and evaluating client's substance abuse treatment needs, situation, concerns, and barriers for services 
• Formulating individualized client centered treatment plans in collaboration with client's designated support system
• Monitoring, updating, and modifying treatment plans to be consistent with client's needs and/or conditions
• Performing individual, group, and family counseling as needed
• Conducting on-site drug testing and interpreting urine drug screening results from lab
• Compiling client records and maintaining documentation according to program and accreditation standards and protocols
• Maintaining confidentiality; Respecting client's privacy while encouraging independence as much as possible
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with community partners
• Distributing and overseeing of referrals received from community partners

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Chemical Dependency, or related field
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Licensed Social Worker or Professional Counselor
• Two years of experience in chemical dependency
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). 
• Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.
• Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited
• Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted.  This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours
• Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
• Experienced in community-based client interaction.

PHDMC provides a quality, affordable, and competitive healthcare benefits to employees, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
• Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program

Grant Funded:  Yes

Closing Date to Apply:  November 29, 2024, or until filled

Position is subject to a criminal background check

Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment.

Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment.

PUBLIC HEALTH - DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (“BFOQ”).