Counselor - MAT (53534)

Westcare•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

This position directly supports the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Mobile program and contributes to its day-to-day operations, client engagement, and service delivery. Counselors deliver individual, group, and family counseling and maintain clinical records, including Individual Treatment/Service Plans, psychosocial assessments, daily notes, and weekly or monthly reviews. They attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and monitor clients’ treatment throughout their care. Under the direction of a Program Director or designated Counselor Level II or III, Counselors assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation, assess the severity of crisis situations, and make referrals and recommendations to ensure safe, consistent, and appropriate staff responses. They use an approved evidence-based curriculum for group and individual counseling and may participate in decisions about referrals to ancillary services and discharge planning.

Requirements

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 a minimum of three credits every six months.
Pass first-level and NABS background clearance.
Have at least an Associate Degree from a college or university in social work, psychology, childhood education, education counseling, or a similar course of study recognized by the Nevada Board of Examiners.
Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in relationships with clients and employees.
Avoid dual relationships with clients, including personal, financial, business, social, social media, sexual, or other relationships outside the traditional therapist-patient relationship.
Comply with 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.
Meet any new requirements issued by local, state, or federal authorities or funders, including possible vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

Use counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders.
Screen clients for emotional and mental problems or conditions, including cognitive, behavioral, or affective conditions.
Refer clients to an appropriate Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP) for follow-up, evaluations, and mental health treatment.
Assess clients’ needs and determine appropriate individual, group, and family counseling services.
Interview and assess potential clients to determine program eligibility and appropriateness, and make referrals as needed.
Consider Medicaid and other insurance stipulations when obtaining approvals for billable services.
Analyze crisis situations, provide crisis intervention, and interpret and implement WestCare crisis intervention 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 attention by the Program Director, Director of Nevada Operations, Senior Vice President, or a regulatory agency.
Participate in decisions to refer clients to 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 parameters for discharge planning.
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 WestCare Foundation mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.