To provide quality care and substance abuse treatment to individuals who are participating in the Recovery outpatient programs located in Brazoria Counties. Working within a team environment, duties will include, but are not limited to the following job guidelines.

• Minimum requirements would include either LCDC status in good standing with the state of Texas, or LCDC-Intern with at least 2000 hours experience in a substance use setting or less than 2000 hours and have passed the state test.

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Electronic medical record experience preferred, familiarity with CMBHS.
• If recovering, must have two years continuous sobriety; direct care experience preferred.
• Must be able to type at least 30 WPM with 80% accuracy.

• One to two years related Substance Use and/or Mental Health experience is preferred.

• Acts as primary counselor for assigned clients enrolled in substance use disorder outpatient services (and their families as appropriate).
• Provides weekly individual counseling to clients enrolled in substance use disorder outpatient services, identifying any progress, and providing any required documentation to the appropriate referral source. 
• Facilitates group and individual counseling services for clients who have been assigned to their caseload, documenting all direct services in CMBHS.
• Conducts random drug screenings from clients to assess progress or regression in their treatment experience to establish a baseline during treatment. 
• Assists in referring clients to interagency services as needed and connects clients to external services based on clinical necessity. 
• Document all interactions and provide client services and appropriate documentation within the CMBHS electronic medical record system. Ensures that all documentation is reflective of clinical recommendations, free of grammatical errors and reflective of the clinical needs of the client. 
• Attends weekly staff meeting with the Recovery team, prepared to provide clinical updates and additional information as needed regarding the client's participation in the Recovery Program. 
• Other reasonably related job duties as assigned by Program Manager. 
• 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 it relates 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 trainings.
• Must maintain a clear 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.

• Received supervision from the Program Manager and/or identified QCC
• On-site direction provided by specified Recovery Area Program Manager

• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge of substance use disorders, integrating DSM 5 and additional criterion to establish treatment recommendations. 
• 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 skills with the diverse client population.
• Must be able to articulate clearly, using good grammar verbally and in writing, as well as ability to make constructive use of professional supervision. 
• 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 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.

• Work will be performed in the Office and/or field settings.
• May require varied work hours depending on need of clients.
• Out of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
• 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.

• 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 Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

SALARY

$63k-78k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/21/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/16/2024