Outpatient Counselor FLOAT

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to join their team. The organization's mission is to provide the highest quality care for individuals and families affected by chemical dependency, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery in a safe, loving, and healing environment that integrates professional excellence with the principles of the Twelve Steps. The Outpatient Counselor will provide services encompassing the Eight Domains of Addiction Counseling, including clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling (individual, family, and group), education, documentation, and professional/ethical responsibilities. This role operates within the Cumberland Heights Model of Care and reports to the Clinical Director of the assigned outpatient division.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in related field (e.g., counseling, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work) or LADAC I required with LADAC II preferred; LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or equivalency also preferred.
• One year experience involving addictions related treatment preferred with experience involving age/population specific addiction treatment also preferred; and/or equivalent experience in job related activities; addiction specific Master’s Coursework and/or internships and practicums are a plus.
• Ability to teach, model, and use evidence-based counseling practices for substance use disorders and common co-occurring disorders in support of 12 Step philosophy as appropriate to individual, family, program, and population.
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain therapeutic alliance with individuals and families.
• Ability to self-manage in order to present calm and therapeutic demeanor and effective interventions for patients experiencing extreme stress responses.
• One year of recovery required with five years preferred; commitment to practice within professional codes of ethics, including NAADAC and Cumberland Heights’ Code of Ethics.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English; second language, particularly Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in terms understandable to patient/family, as well as in clinically appropriate language.
• Ability to communicate in a collaborative strengths-based manner that builds relationships, including those among the team.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook applications with ability to quickly learn and utilize specialty software, including electronic medical record.
• Proficient in use of current video technology, as well as the use of various forms of media (slide decks, internet clips, etc.) for teaching purposes.
• Certified or eligible to become certified in crisis prevention/intervention, first aid, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

• LADAC II preferred
• LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or equivalency also preferred
• Experience involving age/population specific addiction treatment also preferred
• Addiction specific Master’s Coursework and/or internships and practicums are a plus
• Working knowledge of 12 Step concepts and programs is a plus
• Second language, particularly Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manages a group of patients and coordinates their treatment and services within and across the continuum of care, based on collaboration with the patient, family, and concerned others, in consultation with the clinical treatment team and clinical managers.
• May provide individual counseling to patients seeking psychotherapy services for substance use and co-occurring disorders through Cumberland Heights Community Recovery.
• Clinically evaluates the goals, preferences, needs, barriers, and strengths of the patient and support system, using a variety of standardized and empirical tools for the purposes of treatment planning.
• Diagnoses substance use disorders and/or other co-occurring mental health disorders within limits of scope of practice as defined by education, training, and license, coordinating closely with physicians and psychiatric nurse practitioners as needed.
• Collaboratively creates a patient-centered plan of care to support behavioral change toward patient’s goals in establishing ongoing recovery management, including review and revision of the plan of care as needed, as well as creating continuing care plans for the next step on the continuum of care.
• Provides a variety of interactive psycho-educational groups focused on substance use disorders, common mental health issues, and skills to address these for patients and families, including provision of professional and peer support resources internally and in the community.
• Facilitates individual, group and family counseling and/or therapy sessions, within scope of practice as defined by education, training, and license, utilizing evidence-based practices as defined within the Cumberland Heights Model of Care.
• Documents clinical activities in the patient record according to established policies and procedures including capture of electronic forms, financial agreements, releases of information, or other information not completed in the intake and assessment process.
• Participates in regularly scheduled and ad hoc team meetings and treatment plan review, as well as individual and group clinical supervision, according to organizational policy and license requirements.
• Communicates regularly with a wide variety of people in relationship with the patient, including family members, employee assistance professionals, physicians, referrals, judges, probation officers, etc., regarding treatment progress and continuing care needs, as releases of information and applicable law allow.
• Intervenes in crises to deescalate situation and resolve crises, using events as entries into therapeutic process for patient. Performs CPR and First Aid as needed and maintains an active certification in conformity to state regulations and company policy.
• Follows up within required time frame for SRA follow-ups, screener alerts, or outreach efforts from patients and families in crisis situations.
• As assigned, provides clinical supervision for clinicians seeking initial license, interns, and clinical support staff within scope of practice defined by education, training, and license.
• Maintains clinical credentials and notifies HR staff at each renewal period supplying most recent license, certification, or Continuing Education Requirement. Informs HR staff and supervisor upon any lapse of credential, including administrative delays of the credentialing body.
• Serves on a variety of administrative and quality management teams as clinical representative as assigned and assists with supply procurement, office appearance and, as needed, office sanitation; drug screens; measures of safety for the office and for other staff and for patients and visitors.
• Represents Cumberland Heights at outside professional meetings as needed, including presentations and marketing/development activities as assigned and assists in the management of public inquiry, assessments, or drop in inquiries, serves as liaison with alumni and self-help groups meeting on the property, develops video or audio/visual aids for use in the group or other groups.
• As part of a team, provides a therapeutic environment conducive to healing for patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level