Mental Health Counselor

6 days ago


Midland TX, United States PermiaCare Full time

65 if BA or LCDC intern; $Shift : M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Driving required : Travel required : Settings : office, field
The OSAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral) Substance Abuse Counselor conducts daily screenings, either face-to-face or telephonically, for clients seeking Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and makes appropriate referrals for services such as SUD treatment, mental health treatment, medical services, recovery support services, HIV/TB/STD testing, Tobacco Cessation, and all other appropriate referrals per client needs. Assessments are conducted if a client is referred outside of Health Region 9.
This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Experience Required: At least 2 years experience in the field of substance abuse treatment preferred.
Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required:
Must possess current and valid LCDC or LCDC intern license or obtain one within 6 months (if qualify as QMHP).
Ensure the client is referred for services not deemed as substance use, such as psychiatric care, medical care, psychological services, COPSD, and other appropriate services determined by the needs of the client.
Ensure that financial resources are determined during the screening process and that documentation supporting the client's financial status has been put in the client file such as paycheck stubs, tax return, letter from employer, etc.
Screen every client on risk factors for HIV/STD/TB/HCV, Hepatitis B and C, and nicotine use and be able to provide appropriate referrals.
Observe clients during screening and assessments and document behavior, attitude and progress.
Maintain knowledge in the up-to-date clinical aspects of adult treatment service protocols.
Attend all staff meetings and program required trainings.
Provide presentations on services and addiction to community organizations as requested.
Provide quality case management documenting all service coordination activities as required in order to place client in treatment services.
Clinically supervise Counselor Interns and Practicum Students as assigned.
Provide overdose prevention education, risk reduction education, and naloxone to all people seeking services.
Participate in crisis rotation on the OSAR on-call hotline (Avail).
Send reports to DFPS caseworkers, Probation and any other entity requiring a report with a signed consent for each agency.
Monitor and document patient progress.
Meet unit performance measures or targets.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.
Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.
Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the program in the community.
Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.
Fill in for other SUD staff as needed.
Provides training to Counselor Interns.
Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
Ability communicate with client and treatment providers effectively and coordinate with staff, community service agencies and law enforcement officials.
Knowledge of community resources.
Understanding of evidence based therapies and interventions.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and rules.
Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements.
Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social service, healthcare .



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