Licensed Professional Counselor

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. Hours needed will be 16-20 hours weekly.

Qualifications:

• Must meet licensed counselor accreditation standards and have documentation proving this.


• Must have a Master’s 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 company’s 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 client’s 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.