Substance Abuse Counselor - LCAC

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: January 12, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Counselor-Substance Abuse - Bev Hlth Part Hosp 001 - Full-Time,Evening - Kokomo-1907 W. Sycamore - Kokomo,IN Able to perform Psychosocial assessments. Individual Counseling, run an evening IOP group 3 times per week from 5-8pm (ave, group size (10 - 15) Why Join Ascension? In Indiana, St. Vincent operates 24 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, and clinics. St. Vincent's more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers offer expertise in a wide range of services including acute/long-term acute care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency/trauma services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary care, urgent/immediate care, women's health and more. St. Vincent has been serving central and southern Indiana for 145 years. St. Vincent is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. What You Will Do As an Associate with St. Vincent Health-IN, you will have the opportunity to provide substance abuse counseling services. Responsibilities: * Provides assigned patient counseling services and case management. * Systematically and continually assesses the patient's coping mechanisms and progress. * Utilizes appropriate teaching methods and/or referral sources. * Coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other healthcare members. What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration: * Required Credential(s): * One or more of the following: * Counselor specializing in Addiction credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. * Social Worker credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. * Preferred Credential(s): * BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA). * Licenced Clinical Addictions Counselor Education: * Diploma * High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required Work Experience: * None required. * 1 year preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity St.Vincent is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Please click the link below for more information. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement St. Vincent, a member of Ascension Health, participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (link to E-verify site)

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