Addiction Services Counselor (Vacancies)


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Addiction Services Counselor (Vacancies)






Salary




$28.68 - $39.44 Hourly






Location




Varies by position








Job Type




Full-time Funding Limitation






Job Number




25-1565-V4








Department




50 Columbus Public Health






Division




Health








Opening Date




08/25/2025






Closing Date




9/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern











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Definition





The function of this position is to provide quality AOD services to clients referred for assessment and treatment of alcohol and drug related problems. Every client requesting services at CPH will be provided a complete assessment by a counselor to determine the appropriate level of care. The purpose of this position is to assist clients in changing their lifestyle through the provision of individual, group counseling, education and case management services.


Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in a related field.

+ Preferred license is an LISW, LICDC, or LPCC.

+ Candidates who have a minimum of 1 year experience working in substance use/mental health, specific to assessment, individual and group counseling.







Under direction, is responsible for providing on-going counseling, referral, case management, follow-up, education, and other supportive services to persons with a substance use disorder; performs related duties as required.





Examples of Work





(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)




Screens individuals using a biopsychosocial assessment to determine if a substance use disorder exists and for eligible admission to a particular program;





Provides the intake administrative procedures for admission to a substance use disorder treatment program and orientates clients to the nature and goals of the program, facility, program rules, costs, and client rights;





Assesses clients for substance use disorder and for other problems through the use of the psychosocial history, evaluation tools, collateral information, and breath and urine tests and recommends the appropriate levels of client care;





Engages clients in treatment planning to identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish immediate and long-term goals, and decide on the treatment processes and resources to be used;





Counsels clients through on-going individual and group treatment sessions using evidence-based interventions and other therapeutic methods that best serve the diverse needs of the clients;





Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques with clients;





Coordinates case management activities that bring services, agencies, and resources together within a planned framework of action for the client;





Consults and corresponds with courts, attorneys, referral sources, agencies, family members, and others regarding client issues or general substance use disorder information;





Maintains a working referral relationship with a variety of community professionals and agencies to obtain collateral information;





Provides a referral to the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program when the client requests this service and is deemed appropriate for MAT services;





Prepares and maintains clinical records according to program and certification standards; prepares reports as needed by courts and other referral sources and maintains statistical data;





Delivers substance use disorder related education services to individuals and groups;





May give legal testimony under court order;





May provide driver intervention, problem identification, outreach, environmental, and information dissemination services;




May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.




Minimum Qualifications





Possession of valid State of Ohio certification by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary (CDCA PRE). (Certification as an Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant must be obtained within thirteen (13) months.)





OR





Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), or Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS).





OR





Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT),ANDone (1) year of licensed or internship experience providing substance use disorder counseling services.


OR





Possession of a valid State of Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist Psychologist, or PhysicianANDone (1) year of licensed or internship experience providing substance use disorder counseling services.





Test/Job Contact Information





Recruitment #: 25-1565-V4


Employment Type: Full-time Funding Limitation





Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:





Krystie Weist


Columbus Public Health


240 Parsons Ave


Columbus, Ohio 43215


P: (614) 645- 5589


E: kaweist@columbus.gov





The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer











The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Short-term Disability


+ Life Insurance


+ Wellness Program


+ Tuition Reimbursement


Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.











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Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application.


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Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements?


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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework.


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City of Columbus






Address


77 N. Front Street, Suite 330


Columbus, Ohio, 43215






Phone


(614) 645-8301







Website


https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission







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