Counselor - Briscoe

Odyssey House Louisiana•Lake Charles, LA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Counselor or Social Worker to join our mission of providing a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. This role offers up to $2,000 in supervision reimbursement per year and comprehensive, competitive benefits. The Counselor will provide specialized services for their assigned caseload, including core and ancillary group therapies weekly, individual counseling, and family therapy when appropriate. A key responsibility is maintaining communication with referral sources, court systems, and other human service providers regarding client treatment and discharge planning. The Counselor will also work within a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, conduct treatment case reviews, and complete all required documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid CIT certification
Currently enrolled in a Clinical Social Work or Counseling Master’s Degree program
At least 1 year of substance use disorder treatment modalities (emphasis on Minnesota Model) and DSM-V experience
Excellent communication skills
LPC or LCSW only
Must be a fully licensed counselor

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to assigned clients.
Conduct weekly group therapies, individual counseling, and/or family therapy as outlined in treatment plans.
Co-lead group therapies.
Conduct family assessments/therapy.
Function as a liaison to outside agencies, participate in case planning conferences, and treatment meetings.
Attend court hearings and represent the agency and client(s) when necessary.
Maintain contact with Agency personnel, client’s drug court officer, and family members regarding client's progress, problems, and crises.
Maintain a clinical case file for each client, including assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, case notes, and discharge summaries.
Apply ASAM Criteria to treatment planning.
Maximize units of services and maintain contract units of service by working with clients to stay engaged in treatment.
Provide crisis management when indicated by client need.
Assist with the planning and organization of therapeutic client activities both at and outside of the facility.
Ensure all written reports are up-to-date in case file.
Ensure completion of electronic medical record documentation.
Attend staff and other meetings.
Attend regularly scheduled in-service training.
Participate in quarterly training with staff.
Complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure.
Adhere to all Louisiana Department of Health and Agency contract requirements.
Maintain COA standards and participate in COA site audits.
Collaborate with other departments.
Work with Bayou Health providers for initial authorization and concurrent authorizations.
Ensure that all sign-in sheets are printed for group and all groups are batched for billing.
Perform all other duties as assigned.