**Looking for all experience levels for this position. Salary is negotiable based on experience**

Job Title: Outpatient Clinician

Reports To: Executive Director of Outpatient Services

Location(s): IOP 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Date Prepared: June 2022

SUMMARY

The principal actor in the delivery of clinical and addiction-related counseling services under the Last Resort Outpatient Services, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Outpatient Services. This position requires a person that is comfortable facilitating groups, carrying an individual caseload, and is proficient in typing to complete timely notes. Additional responsibilities include: Attending weekly staffing meetings and updating client support contacts where appropriate per HIPPA release of information. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO OUTPATIENT COUNSELOR include the following and other duties may be assigned.

1. Directs counseling activities in accord with directions from the Director of Outpatient Services or designee.
2. Coordinates alcohol and drug abuse treatment services with the Director of Outpatient Services or designee.
3. Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.
4. Reports all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect to DSHS as set forth by §448.
5. Ensures that all records are accurate and timely.
6. Ensures that all records are available for DSHS staff.
7. Initiates screenings and assessments of clients, including gathering social histories and other required treatment documentation.
8. Provides information and referral services.
9. Ensures that all relevant information is provided to the client, the parents, managing conservator, or any other relevant stakeholder in the treatment process on a regular basis and at least weekly.
10. Coordinates with the Director of Program Strategy and Development to ensure consistency of treatment.
11. Conducts intakes and screenings on potential clients.
12. Conducts assessments.
13. Be responsible for the development of client treatment plans. 14. Conducts discharge summaries and discharge plans.
14. Facilitates groups and lectures for clients.
15. Responsible for client case management issues as they may relate to delivery of substance abuse treatment.
16. Is responsible for general documentation of client records on caseload.
17. Attends staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.
18. Is a contributing member of the treatment team.
19. Maintains client confidentiality.
20. Protects client's rights. 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (LCDC, LPC, LCSW, CI) and be in good standing. If in recovery, must have two years of sobriety/recovery and be actively working a recovery program.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education commensurate with licensure, prefer master degree. At least one year experience working in a substance abuse treatment facility required. Work experience in a 12-step immersion program is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be able to navigate a computer and use and windows based operating system. Must be able to navigate the agency electronic medical record.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete and abstract variables in all situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.