Clinician

Outpatient Clinician Job

We are currently hiring for full-time, part-time, and PRN positions, with flexible scheduling options available.

About Company:

We're officially a Great Place To Work®! We've always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we're proud to share that we've earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

This certification reflects the culture we've worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don't just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING

• Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training and Quiz
• Client Rights Training
• Emergency/Safety Competency Assessment
• Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity Training
• New Hire Competency Assessment
• Ethical Behavior Training/Boundaries Training
• Overdose Prevention Competency Assessment
• Incident Report & Affirmative Duty Training
• Suicide Risk and Prevention Competency Assessment
• Infection Control Training Hand Hygiene Training
• Harassment, Discrimination, and Title V (ADA) Training
• HIPAA and PHI Training
• HIV, Hepatitis,STD and Infectious Disease Training
• Overdose Prevention Training
• Suicide Awareness, Risk & Prevention Training
• Understanding Substance Use Disorder Training
• Verbal De- Escalation/NVCI Training

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the