Counselor-OSAR (Ellis)
About The Position
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is seeking a licensed counselor to join its Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral (OSAR) team. OSAR is often the first point of contact for people seeking substance use treatment. The program provides confidential screenings and assessments to help determine the appropriate level of care. The OSAR Counselor conducts brief screenings to determine preliminary diagnoses using DSM-5 criteria and refers individuals to appropriate recovery support services. The counselor assists people throughout their continuum of care or treatment episode through brief interventions, motivational counseling, and case management. The position also coordinates with community partners, links clients to community-based services, helps eliminate barriers, and identifies available community resources and recovery supports. The role is based at the Ellis Living Room in Waxahachie, Texas, and serves the NTBHA catchment area, including Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties. Travel may vary from 20% to 100% per day. The role may require use of a fleet vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business needs, including field and home visits, offsite meetings, and co-located sites. Transporting individuals is permitted only in a company vehicle and with management approval. NTBHA works to develop a collaborative system of care for people in crisis and focuses on trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care. This job description is an overview of duties and responsibilities, not an employment contract.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human services or a related field.
- Must be fully licensed as an LPC, LCSW, or LCDC; interns are not eligible.
- Familiarity with DSHS rules and guidelines concerning eligibility screening and the availability of HHSC-funded substance use disorder treatment services.
- LCDC counselors who independently conduct mental health screenings must have 45 hours of continuing education in treating clients with psychiatric disorders and 2,000 hours of post-licensure supervision.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organizations under state and federal contracts.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software.
- Ability to work on and knowledge of a personal computer.
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach, screening, assessment, and referral screenings for individuals who need substance abuse treatment services.
- Conduct eligibility screenings for children and adults and determine financial eligibility for services.
- Provide motivational interviewing and/or crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up with community treatment and related services.
- Monitor computer databases and manage interim services for clients on the Region 3 waiting list for residential treatment.
- Complete required documentation.
- Provide outreach and educational support in the community as needed.
- Communicate information to the supervisor and other agency staff, and assist with special projects or assignments as requested.
- Conduct brief screenings to determine preliminary diagnoses using DSM-5 criteria and refer individuals to appropriate recovery support services.
- Assist individuals throughout their continuum of care and/or treatment episode, including through brief interventions, motivational counseling, and case management.
- Coordinate with community partners and link individuals to community-based services, help eliminate barriers, and identify available resources and recovery supports.
- Travel within the NTBHA catchment area for business needs, which may include field and home visits, offsite meetings, and co-located sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
