Silverleaf Outpatient Counselor

Rimrock Foundation • Billings, MT

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About The Position

Provides outpatient addiction counseling and general outpatient services to a treatment court population. The counselor ensures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s mission in the community.

The role includes conducting individual, group, and family therapy; assessing clients and recommending appropriate placement; developing and implementing individualized treatment plans; coordinating treatment and continuing-care services; and preparing accurate clinical and court documentation. The counselor works as part of a treatment team and collaborates with the Clinical Supervisor to identify and prioritize clinical needs.

Work is primarily at Silverleaf in an office, meeting-room, and patient-care setting. The position may involve mental and emotional stress and some driving. The work includes intermittent lifting, walking, and stooping, along with frequent sitting, keyboard use, reaching, talking, and hearing.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Must be a licensed Addiction Counselor or eligible for licensing.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Biopsychosocial evaluation skills and ability to administer testing instruments.
• Oral and written communication skills and ability to relate to the public and represent Rimrock’s mission.
• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient therapy and ancillary groups for treatment court participants, including individual, group, and family therapy, in accordance with written criteria, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate patient records and maintain substantial compliance with medical-record audits and applicable state and CARF standards.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team, coordinate needed patient services, communicate with the supervisor for court purposes, and provide input on client progress.
• Complete weekly court reports and maintain records of client progress for court.
• Complete assigned court assessments in a timely manner and recommend appropriate placement.
• Assess assigned clients using appropriate testing instruments and biopsychosocial evaluations, and apply patient-placement criteria to recommend referrals within the continuum of care.
• Work with the Clinical Supervisor to interpret biopsychosocial information and identify and prioritize clinical problems to address.
• Develop and implement patients’ Master Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Coordinate and monitor, with supervisor assistance, the appropriateness and flow of treatment services for assigned patients.
• Provide educational lectures and ancillary services for outpatient clients.
• Provide discharge planning and ensure continuing-care plans at the appropriate level of care.
• Provide continuing-care services and coping-skills curriculum for assigned cases.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time