Licensed Counselor

• JOB PURPOSE:
• The Licensed Counselor is responsible for assisting patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their
• strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals. The Licensed 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 Licensed Counselor is responsible to the Program Director 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 Licensed Counselor will perform duties within
• the scope of their license or certification which are an addendum to this job description.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Conducts alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the
• individual treatment plan
•  Conducts group counseling sessions as required
•  Orients patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
•  Implements or revises patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of
• the patient’s progress according to policy
•  Develops 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
•  Maintains patient records that are complete, comprehensive, and well organized
•  Holds 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
•  Other duties may be assigned.

• QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
•  Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or other social services.
•  One year of experience dealing with substance abuse patients preferred.
•  Must possess substance abuse certification.
•  Hold a current licensure such as:

KY:

LPCC-S - Master's Level, independently licensed & provides supervision

LPCC - Master's Level

OH:

LPCC-S - Master's Level, independently licensed & provides supervision

LPCC - Master's Level

WV:

LPCC-S - Master's Level, independently licensed & provides supervision

LPCC - Master's Level

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully
• perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals
• with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.
•  Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
•  Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
•  Operates a computer and keyboard

• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This job operates in an outpatient facility environment. This role may work in an OVP Health and/or OVP Health Care
• location

• 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 Care 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 Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and
• including discharge.