What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Treatment Services Residential-YRH Program (Laredo, TX) position at SCAN?
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Position Description
CounselorPosition Descripion
Counseling Treatment Services
Position: 1 full-time Counselor Position
Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc., has a substance abuse counselor position available in its inpatient male youth Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.
Work Schedule: 40 Hours per week/8 hours each day (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday schedule)
Location: Laredo, TX.
Founded in 1982 in Laredo, Texas, SCAN is a leading provider of social services in South Texas. SCAN offers a friendly and supportive working environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, documenting substance use history and evaluating physical, mental, emotional, and social impacts to inform treatment recommendations.
- Develop and effectively implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Coordinate with Medicaid managed care insurance companies, facilitating clear communication of observations, treatment recommendations, and patient progress evaluations.
- Regularly monitor patient adherence to treatment plans, assessing goal achievement and making necessary adjustments.
- Facilitate educational sessions and group counseling focused on addiction and recovery.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of assessments, evaluations, and therapeutic notes.
- Obtain necessary releases of information, ensuring compliance with federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR) when communicating with clients, families, guardians, probation, and healthcare providers.
- Participate actively in clinical team meetings to collaboratively evaluate and track resident's treatment progress.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, criminal justice, etc.)
- Current license as an LCDC or LCDC-Intern
- Prior experience in addiction counseling and treatment planning preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
- Good computer skills.
If you are interested in making a difference in an individual's recovery process, join our team and apply today.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401 K Retirement Plan
- Bi-weekly pay (direct deposit)
- Dental and Vision insurance coverage available at minimal cost
- Orientation and job training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), The Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), Assertive Continuing Care (ACC), and Family Support Network (FSN).
- Great work environment
Pay range: $22.59 to $24.03 depending on educational qualifications and current license.
Deadline: Until position is filled
NO PHONE CALLS
Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.59 to $24.03 per HOUR
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Salary : $23 - $24