Clinician

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Austin, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Primary Counselor is responsible for meeting the clinical needs of clients receiving services in an adult substance abuse treatment center, at PHP level of care. A Primary Counselor collaborates within a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical admissions and recovery professionals to develop and facilitate a treatment plan to support clients in building the initial layers of their recovery foundation. Using clinical knowledge and skills, the Primary Counselor implements clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and address the clinical and psychosocial barriers to a client’s recovery and overall well-being.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of working with people with behavioral health needs (trauma, mental illness and/or substance abuse).
• Experience in providing case management services in the mental health or Substance Abuse community.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• At least one of the following is required: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC or LCDC-I), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT or LMFT-A).
• General knowledge of substance abuse and recovery systems, to include various levels of care.
• Knowledge and application of the DSM-5 in relation to substance use disorder and mood disorder criteria, within scope of practice.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required).
• Clinical license to practice in Texas (Required).
• CPR/First Aid.
• Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training and Quiz.
• Client Rights Training.
• Emergency/Safety Competency Assessment.
• Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity Training.
• New Hire Competency Assessment.
• Ethical Behavior Training/Boundaries Training.
• Overdose Prevention Competency Assessment.
• Incident Report & Affirmative Duty Training.
• Suicide Risk and Prevention Competency Assessment.
• Infection Control Training Hand Hygiene Training.
• Harassment, Discrimination, and Title V (ADA) Training.
• HIPAA and PHI Training.
• HIV, Hepatitis, STD and Infectious Disease Training.
• Overdose Prevention Training.
• Suicide Awareness, Risk & Prevention Training.
• Understanding Substance Use Disorder Training.
• Verbal De-Escalation/NVCI Training.
• Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team.
• Tenacity and ability to think out of the box and work creatively to engage clients.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards within the department.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal and written Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of Texas and Federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality and client rights laws.
• Adherence to drug-free company policy.
• Knowledge of NVCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention).
• Ability to effectively use technology to organize, document, and communicate.
• Must apply the principles of the Disease Model of Addiction in conceptualizing client and family challenges.
• Must practice from a compassionate and trauma-focused approach when serving clients and their families.
• Ability to apply a person-centered approach when developing treatment/discharge plans with clients and their families.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge and experience in 12-step recovery.

Responsibilities

• Apply DSM-V & ASAM criteria documentation to assign substance use disorder diagnoses and level of care to each client case.
• Complete assessments and documentation including: ASQ assessments, safety planning, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual sessions, and discharge planning.
• Intervene in crisis situations using non-violent crisis interventions.
• Complete weekly progress notes for all clients in PHP level of care.
• Serve as the clinician on-call in accordance with a rotating schedule.
• Communicate promptly and effectively within the department and across all departments.
• Facilitate therapy, process groups, and psychoeducation groups and complete documentation within the required timeframe.
• Collaborate with patients to structure treatment plans within the required timeframe.
• Collaborate with patients to develop an individual discharge plan that is conducive to their recovery.
• Facilitate and document clinically beneficial family sessions and phone calls with clients.
• Engage in collateral communication with referents and outside providers to support client aftercare plans and needs.
• Conduct AMA-blocking clinical interventions to support clients in overcoming treatment resistance.
• Implement trauma-focused non-violent crisis interventions as necessary.
• Collaborate with clinical team to improve and enhance the clinical program in supporting the needs of client communities.
• Welcome constructive feedback and have the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
• Demonstrate and maintain exemplary attendance and work ethic.
• Promote a favorable and team-centered work atmosphere.
• Attend in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
• Seek out opportunities for clinical skill enhancement and incorporate validated knowledge in practice.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
• Complete clinical service documentation accurately, ethically, and timely in support of clients receiving insurance carrier benefits applied to treatment stay.
• Adhere to the company’s infection control, safety, and ethical standards to support client rights, standards of care, and HHSC and accreditation requirements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate time-management and problem-solving to follow through with daily program needs.
• Demonstrate customer service with all patrons, business associates, community partners, and team members.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics, scope of care and report all related concerns in a timely manner.
• Complete all competency assessments as required by the facility.
• Maintain certifications up to date including but not limited to: (clinical licensure, CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Infection Control, etc.).
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed