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OSAR Recovery Counselor (FT)
$76k-92k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
5 Months Ago
Gulf Coast Center is Hiring an OSAR Recovery Counselor (FT) Near Texas, TX
Must Apply directly at:
https://gulfcoastcenter.e3applicants.com/careers/OSAR-Recovery-Counselor-590
Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference? Gulf Coast Center (GCC) recruits people who are committed to compassionate, person-centered service.
Join our team today!
https://gulfcoastcenter.e3applicants.com/careers/OSAR-Recovery-Counselor-590
Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference? Gulf Coast Center (GCC) recruits people who are committed to compassionate, person-centered service.
Join our team today!
- INCREASED PAY as of 12/1/23
- Monday-Friday
- 12 Paid Holidays each year (in addition to time off accrual).
- Great Benefits!
- 5% Salary increase upon 90 days in role.
- Starting rate of pay based on experience doing a similar role.
GULF COAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: OSAR Recovery Counselor
Location: Brazoria and Galveston Counties
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Working Status: Full Time with Benefits
Required Education:
Required Education:
- Requires an associate degree unless grandfathered in prior to the educational requirements; in this event, you must have a minimum of an HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum requirements would include either LCDC status in good standing with the state of Texas, or LCDC-Intern.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Minimum requirements would include either LCDC status in good standing with the state of Texas, or LCDC-Intern.
Preferred Experience:
- Direct care experience preferred
Summary:
Provides outreach, screening, assessment, and referral to individuals identifying as having a substance use disorder in need of substance use treatment services in Region 6 assigned county area.
Working Conditions:
Gulf Coast Center operates under a trauma-informed approach based on the six key principles of Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, and Cultural, Historical & Gender issues.
The OSAR Recovery Counselor will be responsible for the following essential Job Duties:
The OSAR Recovery Counselor will be responsible for the following essential Job Duties:
- Provide substance use screenings in field and office-based settings;
- Provide Motivational Interviewing and/or Crisis Intervention;
- Referral and follow-up to substance use/community treatment and related services;
- Case Management for clients seeking services;
- Documentation of all interactions concerning client care in CMBHS-electronic medical records;
- Participates in weekly Counselor training and completes all required LCDC-I paperwork independently and with the coordination of the identified QCC;
- Facilitates group and individual counseling services for clients admitted into outpatient treatment. Document all direct services in CMBHS as needed.
- Conducts random drug screenings from clients to assess progress or regression in their treatment experience to establish a baseline during treatment.
- Information dissemination at public presentations as assigned;
- Training individuals and family members on Opioid Overdose prevention and rescue;
- Participate in Quarterly Region meetings with the State.
- Provide Follow-up as an independent service for clients who decline recommended services: As a follow-up service for clients who may need further assistance; and/or as clinically indicated or needed.
- Attend weekly Galveston County HOPE Drug Court
- Attend all mandatory Center training in accordance with Center policy. Attend all Recovery and OSAR training. Attend all meetings requested by the assigned Program Manager. Ensure copies of certificates received from training are sent to the Human Resources Administrative Assistant for employee file.
- Disaster recovery deployment: Staff are expected to keep up their training for Psychological First Aid. Staff may also be expected to be part of a rotation for disaster assistance, possibly at Disaster Recovery Centers, emergency shelters, and other sites.
- Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop, and continue our community partnerships as they relate to the position.
- Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency, and respect.
- Provide responsive, and efficient services.
- Interact with staff, consumers, local entities, and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
- Provide the highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
- Required to report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
- Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
- Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
- Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
- May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
- Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
- Must maintain a clean driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
- Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation, and must maintain current auto liability insurance.
Non-Essential Job Duties:
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and clear as required by the Center and/or State procedures; progress notes are completed within specific timeframes. Utilization of CMBHS electronic health record for documentation of screenings and services notes.
- Maintains compliance with all documentation as assigned and required by the GCC policies and procedures.
- Uses clinically sound judgment in developing relationships with client and service providers, and make decisions reflective of current trends in mental health and substance use services. Maintains contact with clients, assessing and communicating progress in relation to individualized service plans. Participates in interagency meetings involving all substance use-related services for collaboration.
- Responsible for reporting on services provided through the OSAR grant to the State on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Demonstrates competencies, professionalism, and a customer-focused approach to services. Conducts community education programs on mental health and substance use treatment and services by the Center's programs as assigned.
- Communicate information to the supervisor and other Center staff to ensure the sharing of information that affects program operations. Maintains communication with other service providers identifies barriers to services and takes measures to appropriately communicate and address them. Serious problems are communicated to the supervisor immediately.
Supervision:
- Receives direct supervision from Program Manager- Recovery & Outreach.
Abilities/Traits:
- If in Recovery, must have two years of continuous sobriety
- Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge of substance use disorders, integrating DSM 5 and additional criteria to establish treatment recommendations.
- Must be able to work independently and organize work effectively using time management tools;
- Possess knowledge of local community resources and network with agencies to ensure appropriate referrals as needed for client continuity of care;
- Must be able to make sound clinical judgments within the parameters of the internship;
- Provide sound clinical decisions within the parameters of the overall job duties and ensure that clinical recommendations are reflective of the program's mission and values
- Must be non-judgmental of clients, develop productive relationships with the diverse client population, and have good interpersonal communication and teaching;
- Must be able to make constructive use of professional supervision.
- Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
- Requires ability to work within a team approach.
- Requires proficiency with computer skills, programs, and email.
Working Conditions:
- Work will be performed in the Office and/or Field settings.
- May require varied work hours depending on the needs of clients.
- Out-of-region travel may be required to attend training.
- May require travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and current with all state requirements, and liability insurance.
- Community Mental Health Clinic setting;
- May require transport of consumers;
- Will require field-based service delivery.
Special Projects:
- Assist supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and position.
Job Related Physical/Mental Requirements & Environmental Conditions:
Physical:
- Ability to transport, adjust, and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
- Ability to handle objects.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Ability to move around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; may include the ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop, and/or reach for items.
- Ability to push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to PMAB requirements; may be required to perform PMAB restraints as it relates to program requirements.
- Ability to detect and write effectively.
- Ability to hear (with or without aid).
- Ability to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within the work setting.
Mental:
- Ability to accept constructive criticism.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance.
- Ability to understand, communicate, and comprehend accurate information with others in English.
- Ability to reason and analyze effectively.
- Ability to solve practical problems as it relates to position.
- Required to pass and maintain all center-mandated training.
Work Site/Environmental Conditions:
- Ability to work alone.
- Ability to work closely with others.
- Ability to work closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene.
- Ability to work long and/or irregular hours.
- May be subjected to a hostile environment.
- May be subjected to a high crime environment.
- Potential exposure to tobacco products.
- May be subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Subject to standard noise levels within the working environment.
- Travel by motor vehicle, van, bus, or plane may be required.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations based on ADA requirements.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$76k-92k (estimate)
POST DATE
12/14/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/03/2024
WEBSITE
gulfcoastcenter.org
HEADQUARTERS
TEXAS CITY, TX
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2008
CEO
SARAH HOLT
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Gulf Coast Center
THE GULF COAST CENTER is a mental health care company based out of 4352 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY, TEXAS CITY, Texas, United States.
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