Women's Program Counselor

General Summary of Position:

The Women’s Program Counselor is responsible for administering individualized treatment plans for clients enrolled in LAPP’s Women’s Program. This individual assesses and treats female-identifying clients with mental, emotional, or substance use and addiction problems, including use of alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and/or other drugs. Provides comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based services to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Responsibilities:

• Provides counseling with primary focus on gender-specific behavioral health, ensuring that our programs align with the organization's mission and values.
• Counsels female clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance issues, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates substance abuse prevention programs for LAPP’s Women’s Program including Contemplation Group, Women’s Addiction Recovery IOP, Women’s Action Group, Getting Ahead in Recovery, Anger Management, Relationships, Love of Letting Go Group, Helpful and Unhelping Thinking Group, and Women’s Grief Group.
• Provides ongoing support and counseling to women’s program clients, both individually and in group settings, recognizing the unique dynamics of outpatient care.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge using person-center based practices.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress with respect to treatment goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Modifies treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Meets with families, probation officers, caseworkers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Refers clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Counsels family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, conducts assessments, or confers with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients.
• Collaborates with counselors and other staff to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on clinical experience and client needs.
• Learns about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gathers information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with evidence-based practices.
• Fills out and maintains client-related paperwork, including federal-and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records and prepares reports as required by regulatory and funding agencies, such as HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2.
• Maintains accurate reporting logs, submits in a timely fashion. Meets requirements of grant funded programs.
• Adheres to standards of CARF, OHMAS, and Agency procedures.
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, other areas of the organization, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Collaborates with administrative staff such as billing, Administrative Director, and Executive Director.
• May assist in client transport as needed.
• Maintains productivity standards according to Agency policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum associate’s degree in behavioral health science, a LSW or LCDCII. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred with associated licensure preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Ohio, fulfilling all requirements of the respective accrediting board.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting or practice as a clinical provider. Proficiency of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of addiction, and for counseling and guidance.
• Proof of valid Driver’s License and state minimum required personal auto insurance policy.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental, emotional, or substance use and addiction problems, including use of alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and/or other drugs.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Aware of others’ reactions and familiarity of human behavior and personality.
• Compassion, empathy, and a strong commitment to the mission of behavioral health barriers.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, and the overall community.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software such as Zoom, Outlook email, and electronic health records system.
• Ability to be resourceful when faced with challenges and think outside the box.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person