BIPP Counselor

Travis County•Austin, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides screening, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and support services to clients for a battering intervention and prevention program. Screens and assesses the medical, psychosocial and environmental status of clients, and coordinates and monitors referral of clients to clinical and other resources and services. Assists in developing counseling programs and interventions and provides related training for staff. This classification is responsible for assessing the substance abuse, psychosocial and environmental status of clients, developing treatment and discharge plans, coordinating referral to resources and services and conducting related counseling programs. This classification is distinguished from the higher level by assisting in, rather than full development of counseling programs and related training. This classification typically does not function in a lead capacity. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND two (2) years experience in substance abuse counseling, social services or criminal justice work; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC); OR, Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge of: Procedures for assessing the substance abuse, psychosocial and environmental status of clients.
Knowledge of: Counseling theory techniques and resources.
Knowledge of: Substance abuse and crisis intervention techniques and resources.
Knowledge of: Policies, practices, procedures and standards within area of assignment.
Knowledge of: Advocacy groups, clinical and other service providers and community outreach services.
Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of case file documentation.
Knowledge of: Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Skill in: Counseling and providing crisis and other assistance to clients.
Skill in: Screening and assessing the substance abuse, psychosocial and environmental status of clients.
Skill in: Administering various clinical and other screening tests.
Skill in: Determining types of counseling, social service provider and other services indicated for clients.
Skill in: Obtaining information from clients and other sources.
Skill in: Developing treatment, intervention and discharge plans for clients.
Skill in: Developing and conducting training sessions.
Skill in: Problem-solving and decision-making.
Skill in: Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Apply counseling theory, practice and procedures.
Ability to: Develop client advocacy programs.
Ability to: Work efficiently, both independently and as a team member.
Ability to: Manage time well and meet timelines.
Ability to: Communicate effectively.
Ability to: Maintain clear and legible documentation.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, community outreach and other organizations, clinical service providers, law enforcement personnel and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience and knowledge of dynamics and best practices involved with intimate partner violence.

Responsibilities

Performs intake, screening and assessment of clients for substance abuse problems.
Assesses the substance abuse, psychosocial and environmental status of clients through screening instruments, personal interviews, observation and other methods to determine clinical and other education/treatment resources and services required.
Administers various clinical and other screening tests.
Conducts individual and group counseling related to intimate partner violence, mental and behavioral problems, substance abuse, personal and other problems.
Provides crisis intervention services for clients.
Identifies clients in at-risk situations and seeks treatment solutions and alternative environmental surroundings.
Assists in developing treatment plans and intervention programs and recommending resources and services for clients.
Coordinates referral of clients to clinical resources and other services and monitors client progress.
Resolves obstacles to service delivery.
Maintains primary responsibility for coordinating client services provided by clinical and social service professionals and community outreach service providers.
Initiates and sustains ongoing advocacy for client.
Prepares progress reports of client treatment, documents interviews, observations and evaluations for case file.
Conducts and maintains analysis of treatment and service provider usage.
Develops discharge plans, including referrals to counseling and social service programs in the community.
Assists in planning, developing and conducting training sessions for staff and volunteers.
Serves as liaison with advocacy groups, clinical and other service providers, community outreach services and law enforcement personnel.
Conducts presentations related to substance abuse treatment and counseling for outside groups, agencies and organizations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.