IOP Counselor

SUMMARY

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor supporting the delivery of clinical services in the outpatient addiction treatment programs, reporting directly to the Director of Outpatient Services/Clinical Director or their designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties may be assigned.

1. Directs counseling activities in accord with directions from the Director of Outpatient Services/Clinical Director or designee.

2. Coordinates alcohol and drug abuse treatment services with the Clinical Director or designee.

3. Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.

4. Reports all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect to DSHS as set forth by §448.

5. Ensures that all records are accurate and timely.

6. Ensures that all records are available for DSHS

7. Initiates social service assessments of clients, including gathering social histories and other required treatment documentation.

8. Provides information and referral services.

9. Trains, or causes to be trained, staff, volunteers, and students under supervision that are a part of an internship or externship from a university or college degree program.

10. Ensures that all relevant information is provided to the client, the parents or managing conservator of the client on a regular basis and at least weekly.

11. Coordinates with the clinical director to insure consistency of treatment.

12. Conducts intakes and screenings on potential clients.

13. Conducts assessments.

14. Be responsible for the development of client treatment plans.

15. Conducts discharge summaries and discharge plans.

16. Facilitates groups and lectures for clients.

17. Responsible for client case management issues as they may relate to delivery of substance abuse treatment.

18. Is responsible for general documentation of client records on caseload.

19. Attends staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.

20. Is a contributing member of the treatment team.

21. Maintains client confidentiality.

22. Protects client's rights.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (LCDC, LPC, LCSW, CI) and be in good standing.  If in recovery, must have two years of sobriety/recovery and be actively working a recovery program.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education commensurate with licensure, prefer master degree.  At least one year experience working in substance abuse treatment facility required.  Work experience in 12-step emersion program preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, long correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write complex correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be able to navigate a computer and use and windows based operating system.  Must be able to navigate the agency electronic medical record.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete and abstract variables in all situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.