Transitional Living Counselor

Houses of Hope•Lincoln, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Houses of Hope is seeking a counselor to join their transitional living team. Counselors provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family counseling. They provide relationship-centered, trauma-informed care and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support recovery, stability, and successful transition from residential services.

Requirements

Minimum age 21.
Valid Nebraska driver’s license and proof of insurance; clean DMV record.
Current Nebraska PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP, PLADC, or LADC required.
CPR/First Aid Certified (will provide training).
Must be eligible to become a registered service provider with the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation.
Excellent written communication skills for engaging with courts, probation, and other community professionals.

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure is strongly preferred.
Two years’ counseling experience.
Working knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychometric instruments.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches, and trauma-informed interventions.
Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

Foster and maintain a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment for all individuals served.
Conduct biopsychosocial co-occurring diagnostic assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing clinical assessments within your scope of practice.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with individuals in service and the treatment team.
Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling or therapy sessions within scope of practice and in accordance with program curriculum and evidence-based practices.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as needed.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Provide timely clinical updates, reports, and other required communication to courts, probation, the mental health board, and other authorized entities, as applicable.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with Houses of Hope, state, and federal guidelines.
Participate in scheduled team meetings.
Participate in all required supervision and training to meet licensing requirements.
Educate clients and families about behavioral health conditions, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and available resources.
Uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards of practice.