Integrated Outpatient Counselor

Rimrock Foundation•Bozeman, MT

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive assessments on outpatient clients assuring accurate placement of patients. Conduct groups, ancillary groups, and level 1 counseling sessions as assigned. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Human Services or related field
License as an Addictions Counselor or eligible for licensing
CPR/First Aid certified
Biopsychosocial evaluation skills
Ability to administer testing instruments
Oral and written communication skills
Therapeutic skills
Individual and group therapy skills
Scheduling and coordination skills
Ability to relate to the public and represent Rimrock’s mission
Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Conducts therapy and/or ancillary groups as assigned according to written criteria, policies and procedures. Conduct other groups and individual sessions as assigned.
Provides assessments on assigned clients using appropriate testing instruments and biopsychosocial. Applies patient placement criteria to assure appropriate referral of patients within the continuum of care.
Prepares timely and accurate records on patients, maintains compliance on medical records audits, maintains accurate census and recordkeeping according to Rimrock, CARF and State standards.
Provides individualized treatment plans and therapy services to admitted patients, clinical assessments and determines appropriateness of patients for admission to the assigned outpatient program.
Provides educational presentations as scheduled to patients and the public.
Coordinates admissions with other departments to assure flow of services to patients being evaluated.
Attends, as scheduled, staffing presentations for treatment planning.
Coordinates continuing care and assessment referral as needed.
Conducts utilization reviews on IOP clients, as needed.
Complies with regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
Provide relief counseling as needed throughout the organization.
Other duties as assigned.