Counselor - MAT (48395)

Position Summary:

“This position is assigned in direct support of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Mobile program and will contribute to its day-to-day operations, client engagement, and service delivery”.

Counselors are primarily responsible for the delivery of individual, group and family counseling services and the completion of documentation required for the clinical record including, but not limited to; implementation of the Individual Treatment/Service Plan, psychosocial assessment, daily notes and weekly/monthly reviews.  Counselors will attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and monitor treatment throughout the client’s care.  Under the direction of a Program Director or designated Counselor Level II or III, Counselors will assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of situations to ensure safety to all.  Counselors will assist with the assessment of crisis situations to determine severity and will make referrals & recommendations to Program Director and other direct care staff to insure consistency and appropriateness of staff responses to issues.  Counselors will implement an approved evidenced based curriculum as the basis for group and individual counseling.

Essential Job Functions:

• Utilize counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose & treat substance use disorders. Screen for emotional, mental problems & conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective. Make referrals to the appropriate Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP) for further follow-up, evaluations and mental health treatment.
• Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group and family counseling.
• Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals.
• Awareness of Medicaid and other insurance stipulations to gain approvals to provide billable services.
• Analyze situations and take necessary actions to provide crisis intervention.  Interpreting and implementing WestCare procedures regarding crisis intervention as appropriate. 
• Provide direct counseling services to clients.
• Monitor and assess client behavior.
• Create Individual Treatment/Service Plans.
• Report to immediate supervisor any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Director of Nevada Operations, Senior Vice President or regulatory agency.
• Participate in decision to refer clients for ancillary services, i.e., family support groups, continuing care groups, etc.
• Complete documentation required in the WestCare Client Data System - Electronic Health Record for clinical records and other reports as assigned.
• Attend all interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and establish parameters for discharge planning.
• Ensure that all staff are following WestCare polices and procedures.
• Make recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding interviewing and hiring of direct care staff.
• Requires regular and consistent attendance to ensure continuity of counseling services to clients.
• Follow all WestCare policies and procedures.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be able to apply to the State of Nevada, Board of Examiners for an Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors - Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Intern (CADC-Intern) certificate to operate under the supervision of an approved Licensed Counselor. A total of 60 credits are required to apply for the internship.  Must maintain 40 CEU’s every 2 years, attend College earning 3 credits, minimum, every 6 months.
• Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

Education:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree from a college or university in social work, psychology, childhood education, education counseling and/or similar course of study recognized by the State of Nevada - Board of Examiners.

Experience and Competencies:

• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standard as to clients and employees.
• Ability to avoid all dual relationships with clients (any personal, financial, business, social, social media, sexual relationship or other activity outside the context of the traditional therapist-patient relationship).
• Meet all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in provision of client services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• High level of initiative.
• Ability to lead and also be part of the team

Salary : $22 - $27