Mental Health Counselor - Toledo, OH, United States - Zepf

Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for nearly 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio.

Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services.

Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

We are currently seeking a full-time SUD Residential Counselor to provide specialized therapeutic services to individuals admitted to our inpatient substance use treatment program.

The therapist will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling, and facilitate group therapy sessions to support clients in their recovery journey.

Assessment and Treatment Planning:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, American Society of Addiction Medicines Level of Care (ASAM LOC) to evaluate clients' substance use disorders, mental health needs, and related issues.
• Individual and

Group Therapy:

• Provide evidence-based individual therapy sessions to clients, utilizing therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) from a trauma informed lens.
• Lead and facilitate group therapy sessions focusing on relapse prevention, coping skills development, and recovery support.

Assist clients in accessing essential services, including medical care, housing, and social support.

• Provide clients and their families with psychoeducation on addiction, recovery, and mental health.
• Progress Monitoring and Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Regularly assess and document client progress, adjusting treatment interventions as necessary.

Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, certified peers and other staff members.

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities and training.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and be insured under agency commercial policy

• CPR, First Aid and CPI Trained

Bachelor's or Master's Degree with an active Ohio LPC or LSW licensure.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency and literacy including proper documentation in an electronic health records system, and the use of Microsoft office products.

May be eligible for a bonus if certain conditions apply, including not having worked in Community behavioral health in the last 30 days.