What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Associate Counselor position at Adult & Teen Challenge AR?
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 Master’s 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 company’s 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 client’s 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
