Outpatient Counselor

Summary:   

Palmer is seeking a compassionate experienced Outpatient Counselor with a strong background in Substance Abuse. This position is primarily responsible for working with adults with co-occurring disorders. Tasks consist of conducting assessments and providing therapeutic services individual, family, and group therapy in office setting. 

This position is primarily focused on adult outpatient care; however, the counselor must also be willing to assist with adolescent or family-based services in the community to promote healthy choices and lifestyles. 

Schedule: Monday-Friday : Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws.
• Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
• Provide primary therapeutic services for all consumers assigned to caseload.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with consumer.
• Complete all required clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessments and notes, in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Palmer’s Policies and Procedures.
• Facilitate treatment groups with consumers as assigned.
• Supervise consumer’s behavior, adherence to rules, as well as policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical staffing meetings.
• Develop effective working relationships with DHS workers, probation/parole officers, drug court coordinators, and others who are invested in consumer’s treatment.
• Make recommendations for advancement in treatment.
• Act as Liaison with community support services.
• Provide information about the program to the public, when applicable.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions focused on adult substance use and mental health
• Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
• Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training.
• Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position. Responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

• Current Oklahoma LADC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW license or under supervision working toward licensure in the state of Oklahoma
• Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field.
• Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicle Records.
• T-ASI, CAR, ASI, and ASAM PPC-2R –
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adults in a therapeutic residential or outpatient settings. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adolescents and / or families in a therapeutic setting. 
• Experience working with adults and / or adolescents with co-occurring disorders. 
• Present creative therapeutic approaches of addiction and recovery. 
• Experience conducting individual, family, and group therapy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds, sit for up to 8 hours/day, view computer screen for up to 8 hours/day.
• Job requires twisting, lifting, standing, sitting, walking, stretching, kneeling, bending, and squatting.

Palmer Continuum of Care, Inc. is a tobacco-free environment. Palmer does not allow the use of tobacco products in any program sites or vehicles by employees, consumers, volunteers or visitors. Employees shall not use to tobacco products while providing services in a consumer’s or consumer’s extended family’s home.