Primary Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:

The principal actor in the delivery of clinical services, reporting directly to the Clinical Director and the Executive Director or their designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Directs counseling activities in accord with directions from the Clinical Director, or designee.
• Coordinates alcohol and drug abuse treatment services with the Clinical Director, or designee.
• Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Reports all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect in accordance with all state standards and accrediting bodies.
• Ensure that all records are accurate and timely in accordance to CLRR policies.
• Ensures that all records are available for all state and accrediting bodies’ staff inspection.
• Initiates social service assessments of clients, including gathering social histories and other required treatment documentation.
• Provides and communicates aftercare recommendations to clients, family members, and the Continuum of Care department.
• Trains, or causes to be trained, staff, volunteers, and students under supervision that are a part of an internship or externship from a university or college degree program.
• Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the client, the parents or managing conservator of the client on a regular basis and at least weekly.
• Coordinates with the Program Director to ensure consistency of treatment.
• Conducts intakes and screenings on potential clients.
• Conduct assessments.
• Be responsible for the development of client treatment plans.
• Creates discharge summaries and aftercare recommendations.
• Facilitates groups and lectures for clients.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions on a regular basis and at least weekly for clients on caseload.
• Responsible for client case management issues as they may relate to delivery of substance abuse treatment.
• Is responsible for general documentation of client records on caseload.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.
• Is a contributing member of the treatment team.
• Protects client's rights.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge, experience and competence in specific areas of adult treatment, adult co-morbid complications, and family systems theory.
• Must be computer literate and be familiar with most Microsoft products and network components.
• Must have fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale. 
• Must possess a high degree of organizational skills.
• Must be thoroughly familiar and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and programs of the various 12-step fellowships.

Competence/Measurements:

• Compliance with strategic plan set forth – documentation/observation.
• Family, referral and patient satisfaction – documentation/interviews.
• Compliance with all state standards and accrediting bodies – documentation.
• Assure that all quality indicators are met – monthly documentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree preferred; or
• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years' experience and/or State Certification required.
• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (LCDC, LPC, LCSW) and be in good standing, or deemed to be capable of delivering counseling services by Clinical Leadership.
• At least one (1) year experience working in substance abuse treatment facility required. 
• Work experience in 12-step emersion program preferred.
• If in recovery, two (2) years of continuous sobriety preferred.