Substance Use Counselor – Master’s Level – Up to $55,000

Wyandot BHN is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to provide individual therapy, assessments, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment with primarily adults. This position will provide initial follow up with clients and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

Our company is growing and this position was created to follow the CCBHC model (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) which provides open access to care for clients through a comprehensive range of mental health & substance use disorder services. For more information on the CCBHC model visit: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/ccbhc-success-center/ccbhcta-overview/

Essential Job Duties:

• Will conduct substance use evaluations/assessments for adults.
• Will provide substance use education/prevention session(s) as needed for adults.
• Will provide Level I and Level II outpatient treatment (individual and family based)
• Will provide liaison services for clients to enter Residential/Intermediate Treatment when appropriate.
• Will provide aftercare and/or reintegration services treatment for clients, as needed (or liaison to appropriate program.)
• Will maintain appropriate clinical documentation on all clients served and complete documentation with the organization’s expectation for timeliness.
• Will create substance use related educational and resource material for clients as needed
• Will keep current on Best Practices and emerging best practices in the substance use disorder field.
• Will participate in task forces or committees to attempt problem solving regarding substance use issues.
• Identifies strengths and needs of client/consumer and families and acts to involve them in planning for desired services.