Substance Abuse Counselor (SUD) - Behavioral Health - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Health as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Full Time Days in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Must have to have one of the following (required) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required if employed in Virginia) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred) Experience: 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required) Skills & Abilities: De-escalation and Crisis Intervention Debriefing and documentation Motivational interviewing Patient centered care and care planning Performing medical and safety screenings Working within an interdisciplinary team Individual, family, and group counseling Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

S) (preferred) Experience: 2 years of experience in healthcare, social services or human services setting (required) Skills & Abilities: De

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Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Mercy Health as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Full Time Days.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder group facilitationPsychoeducational interventionPsychotherapyTreatment planningDiagnostic assessmentsSUD screeningsDischarge planningColumbia-suicide rating scaleDe-escalationCrisis interventionDebriefingDocumentationMotivational interviewingPatient centered careCare planningInterdisciplinary team collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (SUD) - Behavioral Health - Clermont Hospital at Mercy Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Mercy Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder group facilitation, Psychoeducational intervention, Psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Diagnostic assessments, SUD screenings, Discharge planning, Columbia-suicide rating scale. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Addictions Counselor provides direct patient care, including facilitating substance use disorder groups and conducting diagnostic assessments. They also assist with treatment planning, discharge planning, and provide support to patients and their families.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, 403(b) with Employer Contributions, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA Options, Life Insurance, Mental Health Resources, Paid Time Off, Parental and FMLA Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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