Licensed Counselor at Burning Tree Recovery Ranch Ltd

Job Function:

The principal actor in the delivery of services in the substance abuse program, reporting directly to the Clinical Program Director. Duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provides counseling activities with direction from the Clinical Program Director.
• Delivers alcohol and drug abuse treatment services with the Clinical Program Director.
• Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Reports all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect to DSHS as set forth by §448.
• Ensures that all records are accurate and timely.
• Ensures that all records are available for DSHS audit.
• Performs clinical assessments of clients, which includes gathering social histories and other required treatment documentation.
• Provides information and referral services.
• Coordinates with the Clinical Program Director to insure consistency of treatment.
• Conducts intakes and screenings on potential clients.
• Develops client treatment plans with clients and treatment team.
• Writes discharge summaries and creates discharge plans with clients and treatment team.
• Facilitates groups and lectures for clients.
• Responsible for client case management issues as they may relate to delivery of substance abuse treatment.
• Responsible for all needed collateral communication to payers, families, and referents as permitted by confidentiality laws and consents for release of information on file for client.
• Is responsible for general documentation of client records on caseload.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.
• Is a contributing member of the treatment team.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Protects client's rights.
• Reports to Clinical Program Director.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:

• Shall have State licensure or certification in Texas (e.g. LCDC, LPC LMSW, Etc.);
• Shall have a minimum of 2 years' experience in substance abuse counseling and/or mental health treatment.

Compensation details: 50000-65000 Yearly Salary

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