Alcohol Drug Rehab Counselor

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center, part of the Neurological Institute, provides comprehensive, team-based care for individuals with chemical dependency, offering both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, including intensive outpatient group therapy. The center emphasizes personalized treatment plans, relapse prevention and long-term recovery, combining behavioral therapy, medical support and ongoing peers and professional guidance. As an Alcohol & Drug Rehab Counselor focusing on one-on-one patient care and full assessments to recommend appropriate group therapy, you will plan, implement and provide counseling and educational services for individuals in substance use rehabilitation. In this role, you will help patients navigate recovery, provide support and guidance, and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients.

Provide assigned patients with counseling case management.

Systematically and continually assess the patient's coping mechanisms in collaboration with the patient / family.

Utilize appropriate teaching methods and / or referrals to ensure patient / family educational needs are met.

Assess, collaborate and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.

Conduct 1 on 1 patient care and chart patient progress.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Master's degree

Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

One year of experience in human behavior, including individual group psychotherapy diagnostic formulation and psychological testing

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)

Comfortable with 1 on 1 patient interaction and assessments

Experience in Substance Use Disorders

EPIC experience

Physical Requirements :

Ability to navigate throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry on a PC and keyboard.

Requires frequent sitting, standing and data entry.

Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.

Personal Protective Equipment :

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary : $57,510.00

Maximum Annual Salary : $87,697.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer : Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities