Substance Abuse Counselor - LCAC

Company: Ascension, B55
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: February 7, 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.
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