Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in West Virginia
Chemical Dependency Counselor runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Being a Chemical Dependency Counselor tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Chemical Dependency Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Counselor
- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
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Bluefield, WV
PART_TIME
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POSITION SUMMARY: This position collaborates with the other professional disciplines in the planning and providing various therapeutic interventions based on individual needs and problems. Participates in discharge planning as well as providing for other social service/case management needs. Provides individual, family, marital, group, and milieu counseling. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field. 2. Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification OR Obtained through next available class. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current West Virginia, or applicable state, licensure as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker. EXPERIENCE: 1. Two (2) years of Social Work or Psychology Experience in a mental health setting. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Promotes service excellence and demonstrates commitment to improving the quality and effectiveness of the treatment process and behavioral health services, groups, activities, and individual therapies. 2. Contributes to team output, team goals and team morale. 3. As relevant to care, treatment, and services, gathers information during the bio-psychosocial assessment. Ensures bio-psychosocial data base is thorough, timely and reflects an accurate evaluation of the necessary patient data per the standards. Assists with developing the plan of care by collaborating with the patient and other members of the health care team. Identifies and addresses the patient's individual strengths and weaknesses. Plans, initiates and evaluates discharge planning or other social service needs. 4. Establishes a daily / weekly schedule of therapeutic groups and activities after collaborating with the patient(s), treatment team and physician. Communicates the weekly schedule to the patient(s). Plans, provides and documents groups and activities at least twice daily to meet the needs of patients with varying diagnoses, age groups and problems. 5. Communicates effectively with the patient, negotiating with them to focus on the goals of treatment, to overcome barriers to recovery, and work towards optimal health, self-care and functioning. Involves the patient and family as appropriate in developing / revising the plan of care to achieve positive outcomes. Ensures documentation reflects appropriate care, treatment and services carried out by the incumbent. 6. Evaluates changes in the patient's emotional, behavioral and cognitive status as compared to admission data; collaborates effectively with the team and enters the collective re-evaluation under "collaborative note". 7. Provides appropriate individual and family counseling based on the patient's individual assessed needs / problems, promoting healthy interpersonal relationships, problem resolution and adaptive functioning through use of support systems and other services. 8. Reviews the plan of care with assigned patients at least every three days. Revises and updates problems, therapeutic interventions and short term goals as the patient's condition changes. 9. As requested, performs a clinical review of the patient's medical record. Pre-certifies all admissions with appropriate payers. Transmits timely and thorough patient data to justify patient's continued stay. Documents results of clinical review interaction with payer and communicates with the business office. 10. Provides information / patient teaching related to Advanced Directives and assists the patient per policy and WV statutes to implement advance directive, living will, or other document. 11. Evaluates patients for imminent risk of self-harm or harm to others. Implements measures to contract for safety, communicating effectively with the patient, family and significant others to minimize imminent risks. Carries out the duty to warn as necessary. Assists in evaluating the need for involuntary hospitalization, serving as a mental hygiene petitioner, or witness to patient behavior. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
PCH Princeton Community Hospital
Cost Center:
301 PCH Neuro Adult Psych Unit CRH
Address:
1333 Southview Drive
Bluefield
West Virginia - 4 Days Ago
Counselor
- WVU Medicine
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Bluefield, WV
PART_TIME
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- 5 Days Ago
Counselor
- WVU Medicine
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Bridgeport, WV
FULL_TIME
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- 10 Days Ago
Counselor
- Home Base Inc.
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Buckhannon, WV
FULL_TIME
- Community Group Home Counselor LOCATION: Buckhannon/Weston Qualifications: Bachelor Degree preferred Opportunity: Home Base Inc is seeking qualified persons to work with a professional and dedicated c...
- 1 Month Ago
Counselor
- United Summit Center
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Bridgeport, WV
FULL_TIME
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- 1 Month Ago
Counselor
- Roane County Board of Education
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Roane County, WV
FULL_TIME
- Applications due May 31, 2024 at 3:00 pm Supervisor Principal, Walton Elementary / Middle School Endorsement(s) Counselor (PK-Adult) Contract length 200 days Compensation Salary based on experience an...
- 16 Days Ago
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- A-Line Staffing Solutions
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Zanesville, OH
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Catholic Health Initiatives
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Grand Island, NE
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- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinic
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
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Gonzales, LA
- Job Description $7,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates At Our Lady of the Lake Health, we offer you so much more ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Elevate Recovery Centers Llc
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Glen Burnie, MD
- Job Description Job Description Job Purpose: Working under general supervision is responsible for performing a full rang...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
- Fort Bend Regional Council On Subst
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Stafford, TX
- Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance The Fo...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chemical Dependency Counselor
- RESOLVE WELLNESS
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Columbus, OH
- Job Description Job Description Provide substance abuse counseling and relapse prevention support to clients. Make refer...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Turtle Creek Manor Inc
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description Private non-profit substance use treatment program is seeking LCDC to provide clinical t...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outpatient Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Santa Maria Hostel
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Houston, TX
- Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Counselor is responsible for the implem...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About West Virginia
West Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)) is a state located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States and is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.
West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, after the American Civil War had begun. Delegates from so...
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Income Estimation for Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs
$46,678 to $59,985
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