What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Associate Counselor position at Adult & Teen Challenge AR?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $36,000 - $59,000
Licensed Associate Counselor
Provides individual and group psychotherapy services to male and female clients. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborates with medical providers through clinical consultations. Additionally, delivers brief and crisis interventions as needed. Licensed Associate Counselor reports to the Clinical Director.
Qualifications :
Must have a Masters degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program.
Must have a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) certification in the state of Arkansas.
Prior experience in counseling, therapy, or a related mental health field is preferred.
Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR.
Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test
Competencies :
Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.
Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public.
Effective documentation skills
Physically able to walk, stand, and stoop for several hours each day.
Employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
Responsibilities :
Complete the specifically designed trainings and pass the written examination required for certification.
Identify and provide crisis services as necessary.
Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
Uses the Master Treatment Plan to develop activities to use with clients approved for OBHS services. May provide on-site and off-site intervention to clients.
Participates in Agency-wide training programs / in-services.
Follows all HIPAA regulations.
Is familiar with the companys policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility.
Reports to work dressed appropriately and complies with established company policies regarding dress code.
Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy.
Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients.
Provides professionally appropriate transportation as necessary to accomplish treatment goals.
Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.
Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.).
Ensures clients attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments.
Models stability for client and family with regular sessions.
Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals.
Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan.
Monitors / reports client behavior in all environments.
Attends all required clinic meetings.
Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $36,000 - $59,000
