Outpatient Counselor

1. S/he will implement and facilitate Individual, Couples, Family and/or Group Counseling and Educational services to patients.

2. S/he will complete the Intake Evaluation and assessment package on all applicants for treatment.

3. S/he will serve on the screening committee and vote on the appropriateness and readiness of an applicant for the Program.

4. S/he will attend all staff meetings and present evaluations of his/her clients as well as keep staff up to date on all information.

5. S/he will contact patients insurance company for prior authorization and ensure re-authorizations are conducted on time. Complete all related documentation.

6. S/he completes a Psychosocial Summary following Policies and Procedures on all patients applying for Outpatient treatment. The Counselor will supervise that the dictated or handwritten Psychosocial Summary is typed in a timely manner.

7. S/he sees that all urines voided are supervised by this person or another same sex staff person.

8. S/he assures that urine specimens going to urinalysis labs are packaged and shipped properly.

9. S/he complies with all DMHAS, and Department of Health Services Regulations pertaining to Intensive Outpatient Treatment.

10. S/he complies with all Connecticut Counseling Centers Policies, Procedures and Regulations regarding the treatment of patients on an Outpatient basis.

11. S/he maintains patient file folders for each patient, which will include admission data, Progress Notes, Treatment Plan Forms, and all other forms and data applicable to each client.

12. S/he reports weekly to the Program Director to discuss progress and problems pertaining to each patient.

13. S/he is responsible for collecting client fees from self-paying clients and coordinating with the Administrative Assistant that these fees are recorded properly.

14. S/he will maintain a current CT License/ Certification at all times.

15. S/he will perform community liaison work when requested by the Program Director to inform the community of the services that Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. offers and to maintain full census.

16. S/he will be responsible for SATIS, Monthly Counselor Activity Reports and program statistics. In addition, s/he will act as liaison for the SATIS transmittals.

17. S/he has the knowledge and skills required to provide services to adult patients.

18. S/he develops a positive therapeutic working relationship with patients including modifying interventions to meet the values and expectations of the patients.

19. S/he will consistently demonstrate the ability to utilize best practices in crisis management techniques to effectively intervene, de-escalate and resolve patient crisis.

20. S/he will coordinate treatment services with CT Department of Justice Community Support Services Division (CSSD). S/he will keep all referring CSSD staff updated on changes in patient’s treatment status.

21. S/he will coordinate treatment services with the Care Coordinator and forward all required documentation in accordance with Policy & Procedures

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPC or LCSW, or LMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000