Job Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Affected by Substance Use!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Independently Licensed Therapist to join our Opiate Treatment Program (OTP) . As a vital member of our team, you will provide individualized, trauma-informed, and client-centered therapy for individuals in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) for substance use disorders. This role offers a unique opportunity to support clients on their path to recovery, using a harm-reduction approach and contributing to lasting positive change in their lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Individual Counseling: Offer trauma-informed therapy to clients, tailoring your approach to meet each individual's needs and challenges in their recovery journey.
• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Complete SUD/Mental Health Assessments and ASAMs to ensure appropriate treatment planning.
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans: Identify client strengths and areas for growth, and monitor progress regularly to adjust treatment plans as needed. Collaborate with clients to develop goal-oriented plans that include coping strategies and healthy behavior change.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings and provide input and coordination to ensure integrated and cohesive care delivery.
• Meet Engagement & Documentation Standards: Adhere to agency policies regarding patient engagement and documentation.
• Facilitate Group Counseling: Lead group therapy and stabilization groups for new clients, fostering a supportive community during their initial recovery stages.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention and assess clients in need of urgent care.
• Flexible Work Hours: Adjust your schedule based on patient needs and program requirements.

Position Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or a related field with at least one year of related experience.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Licensure: Active status as LPCC or LISW with current Continuing Education compliance.
• Experience: Understanding of Substance Use Disorders, treatment approaches, and recovery.
• Skills: Strong computer literacy, excellent written communication for accurate documentation, and the ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Tangible Impact: Help individuals with addiction take the first steps toward lasting recovery.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team of caring professionals dedicated to client well-being and recovery.
• Integrated Team Environment: Opportunity to work collaboratively with our Medical, Nursing, Case Management, and other agency programs to support client needs.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous training and educational opportunities to further develop in your skills.
• Flexibility: Work hours tailored to client needs, with a balance of in-person and telehealth therapy.

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