Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health, counseling or related field
• A license or certification as required by the state of Texas. Current license in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Advance Practice Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW-AP), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Computer skills desired, and evaluative and counseling skills are essential.
• Must hold a current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned clients.
• Assume independent clinical responsibility for all clients including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for clients to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of clients.
• Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to clients.
• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding treatment plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned clients.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of clients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of clients to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
• Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and clients.
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies.
• Serve in rotation with other mental health providers to provide after-hours and weekend client care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of clients and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities