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JOB PURPOSE

Provides high quality professional counseling services for assigned clients. Utilizes counseling and diagnostic skills to conduct intake evaluations, formulate a diagnostic summary, facilitate formulation of a person-centered recovery plan and identifies additional needs/barriers to be addressed. Facilitates formulation of safety, crisis and transition plans. Provides individual, parent and family counseling consistent with recovery plan and utilization management guidelines. Functions as member of multidisciplinary team and may provide consultation to case managers, care coordinators, skills trainers and peers. May perform crisis assessments, immediate crisis interventions, and make recommendations and/or referrals for crisis resolution. Documents all services and activities per established agency guidelines. Serves as a resource regarding mental health and substance use for other personnel, both internally and from other agencies. May facilitate training opportunities regarding mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and best-practice programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services. Licensed as a Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Texas required. Experience working in a counseling or mental health setting preferred. Experience with public speaking preferred.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

(IF

APPLICABLE

): Passing Score on National Counseling Examination.

DRIVING REQUIRED

Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Fundamental diagnostic interviewing and counseling skills. Ability to integrate interview information, develop a case formulation and preliminary diagnoses. Ability to engage individuals in a person centered recovery planning process, identifying the individual's goals, objectives, needs and barriers. Ability to engage individuals in crisis and safety planning. Professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn to write progress notes, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous documents according to professional and agency standards. Computer - skilled with Microsoft Office products Experience with an electronic health record a plus. Basic familiarity with community mental health and other community resources Ability to build rapport with individuals including clients, their families and coworkers. Skill in utilizing appropriate professional tools and interventions. Interacts with diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and municipal organizations and agencies. Acquires and uses new skills as the job requires. Ability to work under clinical supervision. Ability to complete all job requirements in a timely manner.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS

(specify): Will interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken. Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due. May be required to provide on-call duties. Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required. Work will predominantly be performed within a clinical office setting. Some positions may require services in community setting, area schools, correctional facilities, and within client's residences, which may include shelters and temporary housing. 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Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Salary: $51,614 /Annually *Port Arthur*

Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Salary: $51,614 /Annually Port Arthur