Counselor-OSAR

NORTH TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Waxahachie, TX

8d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder. NTBHA is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as employees. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment and culture that is free of perceived harassment, racism, and discrimination, creating an environment of understanding and compassion for all lived experiences. Travel is required as part of this role’s duties. Travel can vary from 20% to 100% per day. This would include all counties within NTBHA Catchment area (Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall Counties). This role may be required to use a fleet vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business needs. This may include, but is not limited to field & home visits, offsite meetings, co-located sites and/or pick up items for business needs, etc. If your program requires transport of individuals, this would only be allowed with a company vehicle and approval from management. This position is classified as exempt and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet organizational needs, including adjusting work hours as necessary to ensure job responsibilities are completed. We are responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for individuals in crisis in the NTBHA service area. We are focused on trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care in all services provided.

Requirements

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 HHSC rules and guidelines with respect to eligibility screening and availability or HHSC-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.
Respect diverse views and approaches, and contribute in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Masters of Arts or Masters of Science (MA or MS) preferred but can be an associate degree with full LCDC licensure.

Responsibilities

Providing brief substance abuse screenings to adults and youth who present with possible substance use issues.
Conducting a brief screening to determine a preliminary diagnosis utilizing the DSM 5 criteria and provide referrals to appropriate recovery support services.
Providing 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.
Target identified individual needs and personal goals relative to recovery will be central.
Performs moderately complex local authority/coordination work with assisting clients in accessing/linkage to behavioral health, medical, housing, transportation, financial, social, and other appropriate services/supports that are consistent with the individuals’ recovery goals.
Traveling to agencies throughout the six county NTBHA region to conduct OSAR screenings and/or provider outreach and education.
Assists with Outreach at events.
Performs additional duties and projects as assigned to meet business needs and any tasks or duties otherwise assigned as needed.
Assists with community events as needed to help provide outreach.