LCDC - The Center for Health Care Services
San Antonio, TX 78207
About the Job
GENERAL SUMMARY
Provide direct services for consumers, and complete associated documentation for the consumer and program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs biopsychosocial intakes and assessments, and explores diagnoses with course of treatment.
- Screens for substance abuse, including physical and mental health status.
- Develops treatment plans, including measurable goals and objectives, and completes review for progress.
- Facilitates psycho-education classes, group therapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
- Inputs clinical documentation into Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) in a timely manner for all services rendered with or on behalf of clients.
- Links and refers consumers presenting to clinic to appropriate services.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Associate's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field and
- One (1) year of experience working with consumers diagnosed with substance abuse, mental health, or dual diagnosis
Licenses or Certifications
- Current Texas licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in good standing
Other Requirements
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business
- Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a behavioral science
- Minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience in the social services or substance abuse services
- Professional experience working with consumers diagnosed with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
SUPERVISION
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Active listening methods
- Accepted principles of client record management
- HIPPA regulations
- Clinical terminology
- Counseling techniques, theories, and interventions
- Applicable software applications
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
- Effective group facilitation and management
- Organization and time management
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Ability to:
- Gather information and collect data
- Translate assessment information into measurable treatment goals and outcome statements
- Modify treatment plans, as necessary
- Lead therapeutic groups
- Prepare clear and accurate reports
- Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
- Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.
Compensation Package
Salary Range $37,294.00 – $55,941.00 Per Year
Recruiting and retaining talented individuals is important to us. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.
We have wide range of career opportunities and hope you will join us in our mission!
Apply online today at: www.chcsbc.org
The Center for Health Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
