GENERAL DUTIES:
The Outpatient Counselor provides comprehensive substance use services to those individuals who suffer from addiction in the community, to help them better cope with any emotional or behavioral issues they may be facing. The outpatient counselor is vital in keeping with and furthering the organization's mission, vision, and client-centered service objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitation of individual counseling sessions, group therapy and psychoeducational groups in an outpatient setting in accordance with agency, Texas Administrative Code, CARF, and ASAM guidelines.
2. Development of timely treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge plans.
3. Continuous assessment of clients for clinical progress, regression, and transition planning.
4. Collaboration with team members, management, and other departments to ensure seamless client services.
5. Participation in scheduled staff meetings, staffing's, audits, and trainings to build and share clinical skills and resources.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
1. Engagement in effective caseload management that may vary contingent upon business needs and contractual expectations.
2. Documentation of any services rendered within 24 hours of services provided.
3. Engagement of clients in services using agency and regulatory agencies approved methods.
4. Timely verbal and/or oral communication with appropriate referral sources regarding clinical impressions and recommendations.
5. Assurance of clinical chart completion to include discharge summary within 10 days of client discharging from the program.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
· Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and EMR Systems & Databases.
· Communication; verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal
· Effectively works with leadership and team members.
· Confidentiality to employee data and information relating to the TEAM.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Must pass a Federal/DFPS background.
· Must have a degree in social science or education.
· Must possess a CI, LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license.
· Must be able to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person