Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 annually

Provides individual and group psychotherapy services to male and female clients. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborates with medical providers through clinical consultations. Additionally, delivers brief and crisis interventions as needed. Licensed Professional Counselor reports to the Clinical Director.

Qualifications:

• Must meet licensed counselor accreditation standards and have documentation proving this.
• Must have a Masters degree.
• Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR.
• Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test
• Hold/Receive required certifications within the predetermined time limits established by the State of Arkansas.

Competencies:

• Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public.
• Effective documentation skills
• Physically able to walk, stand, and stoop for several hours each day.
• Employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Complete the specifically designed trainings and pass the written examination required for certification.
• Identify and provide crisis services as necessary.
• Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
• Uses the Master Treatment Plan to develop activities to use with clients approved for OBHS services. May provide on-site and off-site intervention to clients.
• Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services.
• Follows all HIPAA regulations.Is familiar with the companys policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility.
• Reports to work dressed appropriately and complies with established company policies regarding dress code.
• Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy.
• Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients.
• Provides professionally appropriate transportation as necessary to accomplish treatment goals.
• Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.
• Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.).
• Ensures clients attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments.
• Models stability for client and family with regular sessions.
• Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals.
• Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan.
• Monitors/reports client behavior in all environments.
• Attends all required clinic meetings.
• Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
• Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

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