Counselor (CDCA)

The Counselor will support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our clients. In this role, you will work directly with clients to actively listen to problems and concerns and suggest healthy and productive ways of coping with those issues. This role requires someone who enjoys working closely with people. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The following are duties and responsibilities that the Counselor shall provide:

• Provide clinical services to patients and treatment development, including but not limited to group/family counseling, individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, behavioral health service plans updates, referrals, discharges, and transfer summaries
• Maintain the highest level of ethical standards and in conjunction with governing board
• Initiate client treatment assessment in appropriate timeframe
• Maintain professional communication via emails, phone calls, letters, and face to face contact with referents and collateral contacts
• Assess needs and levels of care for caseload of clients
• Keep up-to-date and accurate progress notes, incident notes, and records on patients
• Utilize necessary forms to support the requirements of specific programs
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the clinical team
• Remain on-call for crisis within the facility
• Assist in teaching clients healthy behavioral patterns, de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when necessary
• Follows and enforces all agency policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual trainings, CEUs, and performance review
• Learn and utilize the software's available (Ritten, Paycom, etc.) to efficiently complete job requirements

The Clinician requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a relevant field, ORMaster's degree in social work, psychology, or a relevant field (preferred) along with one or a combination of the following:

• Credentials: CAS, CAT, ADDC, LAC, LCP, LCSW, LMHC, CDCA, LCDC
• Minimum 1 year in a clinical or behavioral health setting with direct therapeutic experience
• License or certification in good standing
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and ethics
• Must be knowledgeable of the following: Family of Origin issues, Alcohol/Drug Use issues, and any other areas pertinent to the counseling position applying for
• Must be open-minded, flexible, and willing to take direction
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
• Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Successfully pass a background and drug screen