Counselor - MAT

WESTCARE INC•Las Vegas, NV

9d•$27 - $27

About The Position

The Counselor supports the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Mobile program’s day-to-day operations, client engagement, and service delivery. The role provides individual, group, and family counseling and completes clinical-record documentation, including Individual Treatment/Service Plans, psychosocial assessments, daily notes, and weekly and monthly reviews. Counselors attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and monitor treatment throughout each client’s care. Under the direction of a Program Director or designated Counselor Level II or III, the Counselor assists with crisis intervention and de-escalation, assesses the severity of crisis situations, and makes referrals and recommendations to support safe, consistent, and appropriate staff responses. The Counselor implements approved evidence-based curricula for group and individual counseling and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher from a college or university in social work, psychology, childhood education, education counseling, or a similar course of study recognized by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners.
Be able to apply to the Nevada Board of Examiners for an Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Intern (CADC-Intern) certificate and work under the supervision of an approved Licensed Counselor.
Have a total of 60 credits to apply for the internship.
Maintain 40 CEUs every two years and attend college, earning at least three credits every six months.
Pass first-level and NABS background clearance.
Maintain high ethical and professional standards in work with clients and employees.
Avoid dual relationships with clients, including personal, financial, business, social, social-media, sexual, or other relationships or activities outside the traditional therapist-patient relationship.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in providing client services.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to work independently.
Demonstrate a high level of initiative.
Be able to lead and work as part of a team.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Meet any new requirements, including possible vaccination requirements, issued by local, state, or federal authorities or funders and applicable to WestCare.

Responsibilities

Use counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders.
Screen for emotional and mental problems or conditions, including cognitive, behavioral, or affective conditions, and refer clients to an appropriate Qualified Mental Health Practitioner for follow-up, evaluation, and mental health treatment.
Assess client needs and determine appropriate individual, group, and family counseling services.
Interview and assess potential clients to determine their need and suitability for program participation, and make referrals as appropriate.
Understand Medicaid and other insurance stipulations to obtain approvals for billable services.
Analyze situations and take necessary action to provide crisis intervention, applying WestCare procedures as appropriate.
Provide direct counseling services and monitor and assess client behavior.
Create Individual Treatment/Service Plans.
Report unusual incidents to the immediate supervisor for appropriate attention, including escalation to relevant program leadership or a regulatory agency as warranted.
Participate in decisions to refer clients for ancillary services, such as family support groups and continuing care groups.
Complete clinical records and other assigned reports in the WestCare Client Data System - Electronic Health Record.
Attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and establish discharge-planning parameters.
Ensure staff follow WestCare policies and procedures.
Make recommendations to the immediate supervisor regarding interviewing and hiring direct care staff.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance to ensure continuity of counseling services.
Follow WestCare policies and procedures and embody the organization’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.