[On behalf of Addiction treatment center in the Akron area, OhioMeansJobs Summit County is looking for a Counselor*.*Job Title:]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}[ Counselor]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Job Description:]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Position Summary:]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}[ The Counselor is responsible for providing direct counseling services to patients through individual and group sessions. Under supervision, the Counselor conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and ensures the documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Essential Job Functions:]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Provide therapeutic counseling for patients and family members.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Conduct interviews, review assessments, and evaluate problem areas and patient strengths.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Develop and implement treatment plans; maintain timely and appropriate case documentation.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Monitor and facilitate patient progress, modify treatment as needed, and inform patients of available alternatives.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Conduct individual, group, family, and marital counseling in adherence to CBC policies, ethical codes, and licensure boards' requirements.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Make referrals, provide necessary consultation, and advocate for patients' accessibility to needed services.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Participate in clinical supervision meetings, present patient cases, and seek professional consultation as needed.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Update patient fiscal information, orient patients to payment procedures, and act as a liaison with community groups.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Prepare correspondence, reports, discharge summaries, and aftercare plans according to agency procedures.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Attend staff meetings, participate in staff development programs, and perform administrative tasks as directed.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Maintain production quotas for individual and group sessions, case management, and other clinical services.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Ensure adherence to agency policies, performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Uphold patients' rights and maintain confidentiality according to agency procedures, state law, and federal regulations.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
[Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and attend required functions punctually.]{tahoma",="" sans-serif"=""}
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