Clinician

Outpatient Primary Counselor

The Outpatient Primary Counselor is responsible for meeting the clinical needs of clients receiving services in adult substance abuse treatment center, at PHP level of care. A Primary Counselor collaborates within a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical admissions and recovery professionals to develop and facilitate a treatment plan to support clients in building the initial layers of their recovery foundation. Using clinical knowledge and skills, the Primary Counselor implements clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and address the clinical and psychosocial barriers to a client's recovery and overall well-being.

Qualifications, Licensure & Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• At least 2 years of working with people with behavioral health needs (trauma, mental illness and/or substance abuse)
• Experience in providing case management services in the mental health or Substance Abuse community
• Preferred knowledge and experience in 12-step recovery
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• At least one of the following is required: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC or LCDC-I ),Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT or LMFT-A)
• General knowledge of substance abuse and recovery systems, to include various levels of care
• Required : Knowledge and application of the DSM-5 in relation to substance use disorder and mood disorder criteria, within scope of practice
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Clinical license to practice in Texas (Required)
• CPR/First Aid

Work Location: In person

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Apply DSM-V & ASAM criteria documentation to assign substance use disorder diagnoses and level of care to each client case
• Complete assessments and documentation including: ASQ assessments, safety planning, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual sessions, and discharge planning.
• Intervene in crisis situations using non-violent crisis interventions.
• Complete weekly progress notes for all clients in PHP level of care.
• Serves as the clinician on-call in accordance with a rotating schedule.
• Communicate promptly and effectively within the department and across all departments.
• Facilitate therapy, process groups, and psycho education groups and complete documentation within the required timeframe.
• Collaborates with patients to structure treatment plans within the required timeframe.
• Collaborates with patients to develop an individual discharge plan that is conducive to their recovery.
• Facilitate and document clinically beneficial family sessions and phone calls with clients
• Engage in collateral communication with referents and outside providers to support client aftercare plans and needs.
• Conducts AMA-blocking clinical interventions to support clients in overcoming treatment resistance
• Implements trauma-focused non-violent crisis interventions as necessary
• Collaborates with clinical team to improve and enhance the clinical program in supporting the needs of client communities
• Welcomes constructive feedback and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively
• Demonstrates and maintains exemplary attendance and work ethic
• Promotes a favorable and team-centered work atmosphere
• Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned
• Seeks out opportunities for clinical skill enhancement and incorporates validated knowledge in practice.
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
• Completes clinical service documentation accurately, ethically, and timely in support of clients receiving insurance carrier benefits applied to treatment stay
• Adheres to the company's infection control, safety, and ethical standards to support client rights, standards of care, and HHS Candac creditation requirements
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates time-management and problem-solving to follow through with daily program needs
• Demonstrates customer service with all patrons, business associates, community partners, and team members
• Adheres to professional code of ethics, scope of care and reports all related concerns in a timely manner
• Completes all competency assessments as required by the facility.
• Required to maintain certifications up to date including but not limited to: (clinical licensure, CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Infection Control, etc.)
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.