The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire an Hope Court Clinical Coordinator to join our Forensics Team. This this individual ensures the provision of quality mental health and substance use treatment for HOPE Court participants. As assigned, this individual conducts detailed Co-Occurring Disorder evaluations and provides clinical recommendations. This individual provides individual and group counseling services as assigned.
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for all candidates with an LSW, LPC, LISW or LPCC
What You’ll Do:
- Conducts initial interview with new HOPE Court participants immediately upon admission to the program to orient the individual to the array of services available and begin increasing intrinsic motivation for change.
- Provides mental health and substance use disorder assessments to individuals served, as clinically appropriate and as assigned.
- Coordinates treatment services with Community Support Services and other community treatment providers to best meet the needs and preferences of individuals served.
- Provides individual counseling services to individuals served as clinically appropriate.
- Attends regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings.
- Attends HOPE Court treatment team meetings at Summit County Common Pleas Court.
- Maintains knowledge about the rights of individuals served and the procedures governing those rights.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned
- Reports safety concerns/suggestions to supervisor and completes related documentation per established policy
- This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.
About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.
What We’re Looking For:
- Master’s degree in a Human Sciences field required.
- LPC or LSW required. LPCC or LISW strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of counseling theory and technique, assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders
- and substance use disorders, treatment planning, care coordination, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for substance use treatment, community resources and supports, basic understanding of the legal system.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with persons served, peers, family members, supervisors, co-workers, the general public, and other job contacts.
- Skilled in Motivational Interviewing.
- Experience in individual and group counseling; experience with assessment and diagnosis of mental and substance use disorders.
- A valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required.
- A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.
- Excellent organizational, critical thinking, attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
- Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.
- Perseverance in goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly.
What We Offer:
- Pay for this position starts at $21.33-30.11/hour (based on license)
- Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
- A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
- Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
- Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
- Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
- 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
