Counselor-OSAR, QMHP-CS, LCDC

NORTH TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Waxahachie, TX

14d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is in search of Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC) to join our OSAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral) Team! The OSAR program is typically the first point of contact for individuals seeking substance abuse treatment services. The OSAR program provides confidential screenings and assessments for substance use disorders to determine the level of care needed. The OSAR Counselor will conduct a brief screening to determine a preliminary diagnosis utilizing the DSM 5 criteria and provide referrals to appropriate recovery support services. The OSAR Counselor will also provide assistance throughout the individual’s continuum of care and/or treatment episode, to include offering brief interventions and motivational counseling in addition to case management services. Coordination with community partners and linkage to community-based services, eliminating barriers, and identifying available resources and recovery supports in the community.

Requirements

Masters of Arts or Masters of Science (MA or MS).
Must meet the criteria for a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC), LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-I, LCDC or LMFT who is licensed and in good standing with the state of Texas.
Must have familiarity with DSHS rules and guidelines with respect to eligibility screening and availability or DSHD-funded substance use disorder treatment services.
LCDCs who conduct mental health screenings independently must have 45 hours of continuing education in the treatment of clients with psychiatric disorders and 2000 hours of post-licensure supervision.
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and automobile liability insurance, with a good driving record.
Knowledge of rules, regulations and other guidelines of DSHS Texas Resilience and Recovery program
Knowledge of managed care operations
Knowledge of DSM IV and 5 criteria.
Work autonomously and to make decisions consistent with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Create, analyze, prepare, and maintain records, files, documents, reports, and correspondence.
Recognize problems and identify and facilitate solutions.
Knowledge of community resources, local indigent behavioral health systems and local authority/service coordination principles, objectives, standards and methods, and of program policies and procedures
Communicate effectively and use effective interpersonal skills to communicate ideas and complex concepts with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds through oral and written communication.
Constructively and efficiently work with other professionals and staff, community representatives, persons with disabilities, and family members.
Foster strong, positive, and effective working relationships with inter-agency and intra-agency team members, encouraging and supporting interaction among various team members across organizational lines.

Responsibilities

Provide Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral screenings for individuals in need of substance abuse treatment services.
Conduct eligibility screening for children and adults, determining financial eligibility into services.
Provide motivational interviewing and/or crisis intervention, referral and follow-up to community treatment and related services.
Monitor computer databases and manage interim services for clients on Region 3 waiting list for residential treatment.
Complete required documentation.
Outreach and support education in the community as needed.
Communicate information to supervisor and other Agency staff members; and assist with special projects or assignments as requested.