Counselor

Position Summary:The Counselor serves as a member of the Treatment team of WestCare Tennessee. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Counselor to join our team. The Counselor will work in an outpatient clinic environment providing counseling, assessments, treatment plans, coordinated care, daily notes, and clinical support to individuals, including those with severe mental illness, substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring conditions, and suicidal ideation. This hybrid position allows for flexibility with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week using Microsoft Teams in communication to the Director and team. The counselor will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care while ensuring clinical compliance with relevant regulations.Essential Job Functions:Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of WestCare Tennessee.Align clinical and treatment approach with WestCare Tennessee values, ethics, and code of business.Provide individual and group therapy, assessments, and clinical support to patients with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and suicidal ideation in an outpatient clinic setting.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, goals, and interventions, ensuring patient progress and safety.Perform thorough assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, and document all clinical interactions and treatment plans within established timelines.Collaborate with other clinical staff, including to ensure holistic care for each patient.Respond to emergencies, crisis situations, and acute mental health needs, providing appropriate interventions/referrals.Provide counseling to individuals regarding mental health, substance use, and treatment options.Monitor and review the treatment progress of patients, offering recommendations for ongoing care or specialized services.Ensure confidentiality and comply with all regulatory and ethical standards, including HIPAA.Communicate with case management, who will provide referrals and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.Participate in team meetings, contributing to discussions about treatment planning, patient progress, and clinical concerns.Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations related to mental health and substance use care.Consults with assigned staff on the treatment plan(s) and goal(s) of each participant in the program to which they are assigned.Maintain strong professional relationship boundaries with individuals served and organizations/ community agencies who refer individuals to WestCare Tennessee.Attend necessary team meetings.Perform additional tasks that support a productive office workflow as deemed necessary by L.C.S.W or Regional Administrator.Essential Qualifications:Certifications/Licenses:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure is preferredCPR Certificate preferred.Valid driver’s license.Education:Graduation from a relevant Master’s or Doctoral-level educational program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position required.Qualified candidate actively working on a master’s degree (in their final year of education) will be considered.Experience and Competencies:Three to Five years of experience collaborating with individuals with substance use disorder, mental health diagnosis or suicidal ideation is required.Experience working in a similar role is preferred.The ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, clients and families is required.The ability to remain calm in stressful situations is required.Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required.Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required.Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required.Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.Some experience with Clinical Database Systems.Ability to work well in a team environment.Ability to stay highly organized and maintain time management.Ability to utilize a computer and software that includes Microsoft 365Working Conditions:Work is primarily performed in an office indoor setting.Some activities with travel will be required.Some travel will be required for training and conferences.Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the JobThe employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with orwithout accommodation:Physical Demands:Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty pounds. Use ofcomputer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and proper utilization by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or promptly.Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.Requires seeing: Clarity of vision including proper eyewear at 20 inches or less and at distance.The normal work routine involves the possible exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.Mental Demands:Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.Requires the ability to work and cooperate with co-workers, managers, and the public at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions. #J-18808-Ljbffr