Counselor IV (LPCC, LCSW- Independent License)

Counsels and supports individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with mental health, substance abuse programs such as alcohol or drug abuse.

• Receives referrals and schedules counseling sessions with clients.
• Evaluates and obtains information about clients through interview, case history, and observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems.
• Works with client to perform a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and develops and individualized treatment plan which may include individual, group, family therapy, classes, workshops, intensive outpatient program, residential treatment and aftercare services.
• Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse, mental health, or domestic violence.
• Provides counseling based on the treatment plan. Recommends and makes referrals to appropriate community agencies for specialized services.
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Develops and implements substance abuse and domestic violence prevention and recreation activities.
• Performs community outreach and prevention services by education and informing the community, schools, local organizations and businesses on substance abuse and mental health related issues.
• Educates family to assist them in dealing with and providing support to client. Monitors condition of client to evaluate progress and adapts treatment plan.
• Assures assistance, facilitation and support coordination of crisis intervention for high-risk clients.
• Adheres to Program and Code of Conduct, Ethics and HIPAA compliance regulations regarding Release of Information and protection of clients and staff member’s confidentiality.
• Complete and maintains accurate records or reports.
• Read and sign all licensed counselors DAP notes and review treatment plans.
• Advocates with legal matters, work with probation-parole, and court systems.
• Coordinates and facilitates residential treatment care placement appropriate to the client.
• May provide Transportation to and from sessions and services.
• Read, check and approve assessments for diagnostic comprehensive summary to be completed. Keep a supervision log on all counselors weekly.
• Provides case management for clients; refers clients to other support services ads needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, and social services.
• Charts progress, assessment, treatment plan, discharge summaries and other client related information in a timely manner. Participates in all Case Staffing Meetings.
• Prepares weekly statistical reports and client status reports and submits to Supervisor.
• Maintains standards and practice in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and requirements, as well as professional standards.
• Conducts follow-up and aftercare for client’s discharge from residential treatment.
• May participate in court proceedings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.