Counselor (PRN / Per Diem)

Summary:

Responsible for facilitating all assessment services for the program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with the clinical philosophy of the program. 

Shift: Flexible hours with the requirement to work one weekend day.

Pay: $21 to $24.04 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings and level of care assessments using clinical knowledge and skill level; communicate the process with clients.
• Evaluate behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients.
• Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the level of care assessment (LOCA).
• Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
• Facilitate the admission process by communicating with the appropriate clinical team member as required.
• Facilitate appropriate admissions to all levels of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to community providers and find placement in appropriate settings for clients.
• Complete assessment, admission, and other paperwork for clients in a timely manner, including but not limited to Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork.
• Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources when applicable.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments as needed.
• Provide coverage for other clinical team members.
• Maintain clinical records for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
• Conduct brief individual therapy to engage patients in treatment and document appropriately.
• Provide case management and linkage to alternate services if indicated.
• Develop an initial treatment plan.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master's level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling; OR
• Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and working towards a Master's level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a statewide certification board (CAADC); OR
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling AND a CADC OR working towards a CADC AND 2 years of counseling experience (group therapy/individual therapy/family therapy).