Residential Specialist-Substance Use Disorder-Stillwater-Full Time & Part Time - Float Shifts

OhioGuidestone

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New Philadelphia, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain clinical records and provide education and observation for individuals struggling with substance use and mental illness. Facilitate group activities and provide direct supervision to ensure client safety and behavioral stability.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and experience working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders or crisis situations. You possess effective interpersonal and organizational skills, computer literacy, and a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Must Have Skills for ATS

substance use disorders

crisis situations

Windows applications

Microsoft Office Suite

electronic health records

CDCA certification

SWA certification

Job Description

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. 

Watch why it is great to work at OhioGuidestone

Essential Functions:

  • Maintain complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
  • Provide educations to persons served, family members of persons served and other staff regarding substance use treatment, symptom management, wellness, and health.
  • Provide ongoing observation of persons served mental illness or substance use and physical symptoms, as well as their response to treatment, communicate any changes to the treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
  • Facilitate group activities focused on mental health or substance use needs to clients served.
  • Provide direct supervision of clients to ensure safety and basic needs are met.
  • Assist clients with management of behaviors and positive behavioral interventions.
  • Ensure the safety of clients serviced and of unit by completing regular safety checks of clothing,
    belongings and physical environment.
  • Achieve productivity goals as assigned.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established OhioGuidestone policies.
  • Comply with all state and federal laws regarding protected health information. Perform job duties in a manner that’s friendly, considerate, and aligned with the agency’s Mission,
    Vision, and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
  • Organize and plan work for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Utilize IT system and software programs in accordance with agency policy.
  • Utilize time off in a manner consistent with agency policy.
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.


    Qualifications:
  • Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
  • Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
  • Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
  • Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
  • Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
  • Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
  • Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
  • Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
  • Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen, physical exam and tuberculosis test requirements.
  • Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements.

Education & Experience:

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience in working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders or crisis situations.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Preferred:

  • Ohio CDCA or SWA certification

Benefits include:

  • Free CEU trainings
  • Competitive medical benefits including a low cost monthly premium option for employee or employee + children!
  • 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
  • Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
  • Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
  • 401(k) with employer match option
  • Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.

OhioGuidestone

Recovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. We are the state's leader in community behavioral health, with a history dating back to 1864, we address the needs of the whole person, helping them reset their paths, reclaim their autonomy and restore their purpose. We serve more than 26,000 individuals annually at service locations throughout the state, providing community counseling, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development training, early childhood mental health services, psychiatric care and so much more. We serve individuals of all ages with the care, support and resources to rise above the challenges of mental illness, addiction and stigma, setting them on the path to growth, achievement and lifelong success.
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