IOP PROGRAM COUNSELOR/THERAPIST

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Program Counselor/Therapist
Department: Clinical
FLSA Status: Exempt
 
SUMMARY
 Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse by performing the essential functions of the role.  This position reports to the Clinical Director. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct screening and assessment for substance use disorders.
• Formulates program for treatment and rehabilitation of client.
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist client in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Facilitating groups as assigned and documenting client participation.
• Providing crisis and/or supportive counseling, as needed.
• Assist with ASA (against staff advice) prevention and intervention, identifying early warning signs and accessing all resources.
• Charting all process groups, didactic groups, individual counseling sessions, significant client interactions, and collateral contacts, as required.
• Completing incident reports as required and notifying appropriate administration when necessary.
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client.
• Refers client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
• Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.
• Formulates and conducts programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Participate in clinical staff meetings weekly.

The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position.  Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Judgement - 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.
 
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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
 Texas Department of Health & Human Services, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or intern (LCDC-I), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Associate (LPC-Associate), or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). If an LCDC Intern, employee must be designated as a Level III Intern and be eligible to see clients unsupervised.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar 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 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Google Suite, and have the ability to chart on an electronic medical records system.

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.