Counselor (El Paso)

MUST BE LICENSED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES

• Provide and ensure that competent, safe quality and professional care is provided to the clients of this facility in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as may be directed by your Supervisor and/or Program Director to ensure that the highest standard of quality care is maintained at all times.
• Effectively performs those services that respond to the substance users needs during a time of acute emotional or physical distress.
• Appropriately and professionally determines the client's eligibility for admission and Level of Service in our program.
• Conducts initial assessment procedures for admission to the program in a timely and professional manner.
• Describes in a language and in terms that a client understands: 1) The general nature of the program, 2) the rules governing the client's conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge, 3) Client Rights and Confidentiality, and 4) any costs to be borne by the client.
• Conducts client assessments in a professional manner by which strengths, problems and needs of the client are identified for development of the Master Treatment Plan.
• Appropriately and professionally develops with client input: 1) Identify and in order of importance of problems needing resolution, 2) Agreed upon immediate and long-term goals, and 3) A decision on a treatment process and the resources to be utilized.
• Utilization of professional skills to assist individuals, families groups in achieving objectives through; 1) Exploration of problems and their ramifications, 2) Examination of attitudes and feelings, 3) Consideration of alternative solutions, 4) Decision making.
• Appropriately and professionally provide those activities which bring services, agencies, resources, and/or people together within the planned framework of action including liaison and collateral contracts in a way that ensures maximum achievement of established treatment goals and objectives.
• Provide timely and appropriate information to clients and groups of clients and/or their families concerning alcoholism and drug abuse/addiction along with available services and resources.
• Documents in a timely and professional manner the results of assessments, treatment planning, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, continuing care planning, and other client-related data.
• Appropriately and professionally identify client needs that cannot be met by counselor or program and assist the client in utilizing support systems, community agencies and other resources.
• Interact and relate with peers and other professionals to ensure comprehensive and quality care for the client.
• Motivate clients to remain active in the treatment program once admitted.
• Motivate the client to adhere to an effective Continuing Care Program.
• Maintain a Case Management system that provides for easy access of information for all clients in the caseload.
• Produce clear and concise documentation in all areas including, but not limited to: Admit note, assessment, daily charting, weekly clinical staffing notes, treatment plan and updates, and discharge planning and summaries.
• Conduct group and individual sessions to meet specified Treatment Team goals and objectives.
• Attend and contribute to all required staff meetings
• Manage required charting so that all elements of the case file are completed in a timely manner in accordance with facility policy.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or ability to be designated as a Counselor Trainee Required.
• Experience in the field may offset formal education requirements.
• If in Recovery, at least two (2) years continuous sobriety required.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently as well as with team.
• Ability to work with resistant behaviors.
• Ability to maintain high level of professional ethics.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Observes client confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Programming
• Knowledge of associated mental/emotional dysfunction and behavior disorders.
• Willingness to adhere to Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills with clients and staff members.
• Performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Possesses the ability to control problem situations in a calm and directive manner.
• Possesses the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the clients.
• Possesses the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates warmth, realness, and empathy.
• Demonstrated willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills through continued education and training maintaining a high level of personal and professional growth on an on-going basis.