Mental Health Counselor

*Job Title: *Counselor *Reports to: *Clinical Director *Status: *Exempt, Salary *Position Summary:* The Counselor is responsible conducting, completing and documenting clinical screenings, assessments, treatment planning, counseling (individual, group and family), family and referral initial and weekly updates, discharge planning, crisis interventions, incident reports, and any other services associated with client’s care in Brazos Recovery Services, LLC.
The Counselor also follows all County, State, and Federal mandates pertaining to HIPAA.
The Counselor motivates clients to actively participate in their therapeutic program, as well as seeing it to completion.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* · Responsible for client care for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders; · Responsible for conducting intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (individual, group and family), and discharge planning; · Responsible for initial and weekly updates to client’s family and referral source; · Responsible for ensuring appropriate Release of Information is obtained for initial and weekly updates; · Participates in weekly treatment team staffing providing updates, clinical insights and recommendations as appropriate for clients; · Works in a cohesive and respectful manner with multidisciplinary treatment team; · Provides accurate and sufficient documentation; · Completes documentation within compliance of 448 in the Texas Administrative Code and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); · Responsible for attending trainings and staff meetings; · Other duties may be assigned.
*Supervisory Responsibilities:* This position does not have any direct reports.
*Competencies:* To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: *Problem Solving* - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Generates creative solutions; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with difficult topics.
*Technical Skills *- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
*Customer Service* - Manages difficult situations; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments and all deadlines.
*Interpersonal Skills* - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Maintains professionalism; Open-minded.
*Oral Communication* - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
*Written Communication* - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
*Teamwork* - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness; Gives and receive feedback without detriment to teamwork; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
*Visionary Leadership* - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
*Change Management* - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
*Leadership* - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition and feedback to others.
*Quality Management* - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
*Business Acumen* - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
*Diversity* - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
*Ethics* - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
*Organizational Support* - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
*Judgment* - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
*Motivation* - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Thrives for standard of excellence.
*Planning/Organizing* - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
*Professionalism* - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
*Quality* - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
*Quantity* - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
*Safety and Security* - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
*Adaptability* - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Adjusts approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
*Dependability* - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
*Initiative* - Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
*Innovation* - Displays creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
*Qualifications*: 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, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Education and/or Experience:* · Master's degree (M.
A.
) or higher in Mental Health or related field preferred; · Clear and current Texas License as LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMSW or LCSW; AND · Two (2) years minimum experience in the delivery of Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation models are preferred.
· Six (6) months minimum experience in the delivery of Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation models · Basic understanding of the tenets of Chapter 448 in the Texas Administrative Code for detoxification, residential and outpatient levels of care preferred; · Familiarity with the standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) addressing residential care, counseling practice and documentation preferred.
*Language Skills:* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, groups of managers, consumers, and the general public.
*Mathematical Skills:* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
Ability to compute and understand rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to read and understand graphs.
*Reasoning Ability:* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
*Computer Skills:* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Medical Record systems; Database software; Email; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
*Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:* · Clear and current Texas License as LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMSW or LCSW; · Current, valid Texas Driver's License and driving record acceptable to the Agency’s auto insurance carrier.
Current proof of personal auto insurance.
*Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
*Work 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and potentially volatile individuals.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Addiction Medicine Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Inpatient * In-person Application Question(s): * Are you able to work one of the following shifts; Tuesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Thursday? Education: * Associate (Required) License/Certification: * LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMSW or LCSW, LCDC (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Morgan, TX 76671: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person