Overview

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs primary counselor duties to clients and their families including but are not limited to development of treatment plans; crisis intervention; group, individual, family and didactic sessions; coordination of treatment services with probation, school, and other referral sources

• Performs discharge coordination and planning with necessary referrals and documentation.

• Promotes and utilizes a strengths-based treatment model for substance abuse treatment.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation utilizing an electronic medical record in accordance with the expectations and standards of Phoenix House policy and procedures, state licensing requirements, and funding/contract requirements. Responsible for all other documentation related to the treatment and progress of clients in the program.

• Attends and participates in clinical meetings, weekly supervision with supervisor, staff meetings, and other treatment team meetings in accordance with program needs.

• Adheres to ethical and conduct standards as established by professional licensure and Phoenix House policies.

• Provide case management and maintains communication with the treatment team, families, and referral sources.

• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.

• May perform assessments, screenings, and intakes, with patients as required.

• May perform utilization review as needed

• Multi-lingual counselors may be asked to conduct services in multiple languages to meet the needs of the clients and families

• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time

• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings

• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS:

• Associates Degree in social work or counseling/education with LCDC-I (minimum requirement)

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling/education is preferred with LPC-Intern, LMSW, LMFT-A

• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

• One or more years’ relevant experience with counseling preferred.

• Must maintain a valid Texas Drivers’ License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For- Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking

• Proficiency in MS Office systems

• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment

• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients

• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor

• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities

• Understanding of patient development and family systems

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative

• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds