A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
1:00pM•10:00PM Valley Hope of Grapevine was recently voted The Best Treatment Facility in Northeast Tarrant County and we're looking to add to our dedicated and passionate team! We have an exciting opportunity for a Master's Level Licensed Clinician/Therapist within our residential treatment center. Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter, C ompassion, and C ommitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you! Valley Hope of Grapevine, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, provides healing residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work License or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, etc) Two (2) years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience. CPR/First Aid Certification Veteran & Bi-Lingual preferred Specializing in family counseling preferred
COMPENSATION
Starting salary range $65,000•$80,000 (based on education and experience)
BENEFITS
Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums Dental & vision plans at competitive rates Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure) 8 paid holidays (including a personal day) Paid parental leave 401(k) with employer match Tuition assistance to grow your career Student loan repayment support Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
HSA & FSA
options to manage healthcare costs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support And more perks designed with you in mind!
JOB SUMMARY
Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members. Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans. Performs face to face assessments. Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required. Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed. Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery. Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines. Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services. Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility. Direct contact with patients. Able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and able to assist an adult weighing 100-250 pounds. #VHA1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
