Job Summary

The Counselor is responsible for assisting patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals. The Counselor is also responsible for helping the patients prepare and adjust to a drug free existence, and to offer assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues. The Counselor is responsible to the Operations Manager for provision of services to assigned patients and adherence to schedules, established program policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, local and accrediting agency regulatory requirements. The Counselor will perform duties within the scope of their license or certification which are an addendum to this job description.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
The key responsibilities of the Counselor include:

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
• Develop within (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines
• Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
• Hold a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. Additionally, keep up-dated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or other social services.

One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients.

Must possess substance abuse certification, LPC, or LCSW credentials.

**Salary is based on previous job experience and education level**

Our Mission

Centered in compassion and excellence, we serve to save lives while nurturing stronger and healthier communities for our persons served , employees, and families.

CORE VALUES: 

Moral, Ethical and Behavioral Guidelines

Family: OVP Health Care is proud to be a family-owned company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards: the family values that are passed from generation to generation. However, at OVP Health Care we also believe that our coworkers, our persons served  and our community are family. That means we will always treat you like family, no matter what health struggle you're facing. 

Quality: In an ever-changing health care industry, our commitment to consistent, high-quality care has been the same since day one. Our highly trained physicians and nurses are constantly striving to provide the latest, most advanced care and treatment to persons served . Our medication-assisted treatment program is fully accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). In everything we do, our goal is to provide persons served  and their loved ones with the highest level of care possible.

Community: At OVP Health Care, we believe in giving back. And our commitment to improving the communities we serve doesn't stop at providing high-quality medical care. After work and on weekends, OVP Health Care employees can be found volunteering in the community, and we are proud to support a number of nonprofit groups in the areas we serve. 

Integrity: Ethical, responsible health care is a nonnegotiable at OVP Health Care. We treat our coworkers, our persons served  and our communities with honesty, truest and respect and hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Earning a patient's trust and loyalty is our greatest reward. 

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers ,leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.