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Adult Outpatient Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor (Criminal Justice Pr
ZipRecruiter, Bryan, Texas, United States, 77808
Overview
Salary: $40,000 to $48,000 DOQ. A $500 signing bonus is paid with the first paycheck. The bonus requires the employee to remain employed for a full year to retain it.
Job Purpose Provide alcohol and drug education and counseling for qualified clients in an individual and group setting, including screening, intake, intervention, assessment, referral, and related counseling services, under clinical supervision of a Qualified Credentialed Counselor.
Job Description
Perform designed alcohol and drug education, information, intervention, assessment, referral, group, and individual counseling services as well as client information and intake.
Conduct all appropriate services within substance abuse treatment program.
Access needed ancillary services for clients when possible and/or needed.
Maintain client files in accordance with Federal Confidentiality laws and BVCASA Policies and Procedures.
Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with Federal Confidentiality laws and BVCASA Policies and Procedures.
Provide structured program and activities for clients and family members.
Demonstrate and model appropriate living skills and healthy lifestyles for clients, including 12-Step recovery if appropriate.
Observe and report inappropriate client behavior to the counseling staff.
Coordinate with the other staff to assure clients needs are met and that clients are in compliance with program expectations.
Assure that safety policies are carried out and report any concerns to the Director or designee.
Coordinate with other service providers, medical services, transportation services, etc., as directed by staff.
Manage any emergency situation or crisis according to Policies and Procedures and Treatment Coordinators instructions.
Maintain high standard of care for all clients consistent with HHS and TDCJ Contract and Counselor Code of Ethics.
Maintain strict compliance with BVCASA, TDCJ, and HHS policies, procedures, rules, directives, standards, and contractual requirement.
Meet all deadlines required for trainings, billing, documentation, and other deadlines as directed by supervisory staff in order to maintain compliance.
Respond to all communication from both internal and external sources in a timely manner.
Participate in agency wide activities as needed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the organization in furthering its mission.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited senior high school (or GED Equivalent) required. Current letter of registration as a counselor with Department of State Health Services. Prefer Bachelors degree in related field and/or two (2) years work experience in substance abuse and counseling or related area.
Must be supervised and receive weekly progress reports by QCC to maintain registration. Counselor Interns must complete 4000 hours of a practicum prior to licensure.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to represent BVCASA with a positive image
Must have a high standard of professional ethics and integrity with all clients, within the community and with BVCASA personnel
Must have and maintain a general level of good health; physical, mental and emotional
Ability to enforce policy and procedures of BVCASA
In-depth knowledge of community resources, assessments, interventions, and referrals sources
Experience with clients in a treatment setting is desirable
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and relate well to individuals and groups
Ability to establish rapport with clients, their children and family members
Skills in facilitating group counseling and individual sessions
Must have good case management skills and after care follow-up techniques
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, organizations, and general public
Willingness to receive and to respond positively to supervision
Bilingual (Spanish and English) capabilities are, but not required
Other Requirements Reliable transportation and telephone required.
BVCASA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Job Purpose Provide alcohol and drug education and counseling for qualified clients in an individual and group setting, including screening, intake, intervention, assessment, referral, and related counseling services, under clinical supervision of a Qualified Credentialed Counselor.
Job Description
Perform designed alcohol and drug education, information, intervention, assessment, referral, group, and individual counseling services as well as client information and intake.
Conduct all appropriate services within substance abuse treatment program.
Access needed ancillary services for clients when possible and/or needed.
Maintain client files in accordance with Federal Confidentiality laws and BVCASA Policies and Procedures.
Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with Federal Confidentiality laws and BVCASA Policies and Procedures.
Provide structured program and activities for clients and family members.
Demonstrate and model appropriate living skills and healthy lifestyles for clients, including 12-Step recovery if appropriate.
Observe and report inappropriate client behavior to the counseling staff.
Coordinate with the other staff to assure clients needs are met and that clients are in compliance with program expectations.
Assure that safety policies are carried out and report any concerns to the Director or designee.
Coordinate with other service providers, medical services, transportation services, etc., as directed by staff.
Manage any emergency situation or crisis according to Policies and Procedures and Treatment Coordinators instructions.
Maintain high standard of care for all clients consistent with HHS and TDCJ Contract and Counselor Code of Ethics.
Maintain strict compliance with BVCASA, TDCJ, and HHS policies, procedures, rules, directives, standards, and contractual requirement.
Meet all deadlines required for trainings, billing, documentation, and other deadlines as directed by supervisory staff in order to maintain compliance.
Respond to all communication from both internal and external sources in a timely manner.
Participate in agency wide activities as needed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the organization in furthering its mission.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited senior high school (or GED Equivalent) required. Current letter of registration as a counselor with Department of State Health Services. Prefer Bachelors degree in related field and/or two (2) years work experience in substance abuse and counseling or related area.
Must be supervised and receive weekly progress reports by QCC to maintain registration. Counselor Interns must complete 4000 hours of a practicum prior to licensure.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to represent BVCASA with a positive image
Must have a high standard of professional ethics and integrity with all clients, within the community and with BVCASA personnel
Must have and maintain a general level of good health; physical, mental and emotional
Ability to enforce policy and procedures of BVCASA
In-depth knowledge of community resources, assessments, interventions, and referrals sources
Experience with clients in a treatment setting is desirable
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and relate well to individuals and groups
Ability to establish rapport with clients, their children and family members
Skills in facilitating group counseling and individual sessions
Must have good case management skills and after care follow-up techniques
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, organizations, and general public
Willingness to receive and to respond positively to supervision
Bilingual (Spanish and English) capabilities are, but not required
Other Requirements Reliable transportation and telephone required.
BVCASA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics.
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