Clinical Counselor - Residential Corrections/Addictions

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing individual and/or group counseling as defined by license. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients. Develop comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license.

Position Description:

Perform counseling, psychosocial intervention and treatment under close supervision

Maintain caseload and utilization by maintaining regular contact with clients

Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methods

Interview and observe clients and prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans

May provide family counseling according to established principles and best practices

Provide cognitive behavioral treatment, conduct assessments, individual/group counseling and case management

May provide clinical direction and participate in providing in-service training to other treatment team members

Provides dependent diagnosis, under close supervision of an independently licensed supervisor

Provides in-depth assessment services and diagnostic summaries; assesses and selects appropriate counseling methods to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and group

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical activities in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and clinical best practices

Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations and licensure scope

Consult with team members concerning situations and possible courses of action

Complete agency, accrediting body, and funder required training

Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful manner

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Be adaptive, flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and program

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing tasks

Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM-V/ICD-10 diagnosis

Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher and at least one of the following licenses: LSW, LPC, MFT, LCDC III

2 - 5 years clinical counseling experience preferred

Essential Functions/Physical Demands:

Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Frequent to constant sitting.

Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.

Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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