Counselor

JOB TITLE: Licensed Clinician (LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT)

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services and Performance

JOB SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility as clinician for co-occurring disorders and Substance Use Disorder per The Walker Center policies and procedures.

Walker Center is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Licensed Clinician job classification is expected to work assigned schedule ensuring daily coverage by clinical staff and be present at staff meetings, deliver morning and afternoon lectures, attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and have all documentation completed prior to the end of the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes client evaluation based on assessment of their needs and complete diagnosis based on DSM 5 criteria and level of care placement based on ASAM Criteria.
• Completes individualized treatment planning with clients including initial, on-going, continuing care and discharge plan.
• Integrate trauma informed, person centered therapeutic interventions to clients and families.
• Completes referral and discharge planning with client and family, or oversees referral completion with the Discharge Planner, if available.
• Completes timely insurance reviews (or communicates needs to supervisor or treatment team).
• Completes individual, group, and family counseling sessions which address the individual mental health needs of the client, including relapse prevention.
• Prepares and completes all necessary documentation and record keeping.
• Prepares individualized daily notes, showing accurate and personalized documentation regarding the client’s progress and / or lack of progress.
• Prepares and conducts lectures on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to The Walker Center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency related to confidentiality and ethical standards of the counseling profession.
• Attends continuing education classes and applies knowledge learned to work at The Walker Center. Shares knowledge with co-workers.
• Trains, mentors and guides entry level / training counselors as assigned.
• Works within a team setting- works effectively with a treatment team format, knows how to work with supervision.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, the ability to learn how to use and maintain Electronic Medical Records, and have proficient computer skills. Able to type average of 60 words per minute. Physical and emotional health adequate to perform duties. Self-identified person in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder must have a minimum of five years of sobriety from substances of abuse. Must pass pre-hire requirements including a background history check, UA, and TB test, and receive CPR certification within 90 days of hire.