Counselor-Inpatient Services

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical services to assigned clients
• Conduct weekly group therapies, individual counseling and/or family therapy as outlined in treatment plans
• Co-lead group therapies
• Conduct family assessments/therapy
• Function as a liaison to outside agencies, participate in case planning conferences, and treatment meetings
• Attend court hearings and represent the agency and client(s)
• Maintain contact with and is available to Agency personnel, client's drug court officer, and family members regarding client's progress, problems and crises
• Maintain clinical case file for each client to include: assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Case notes, and discharge summaries
• Apply ASAM Criteria to treatment planning
• Maximize units of services and maintain contract units of service by working with clients to stay engaged in treatment
• Provide crisis management when indicated by client need
• Assist with the planning and organization of therapeutic client activities both at and outside of the facility
• Ensure all written reports are up-to-date in case file
• Ensure completion of electronic medical record documentation
• Attend staff and other meetings
• Attend regularly scheduled in-service training
• Participate in quarterly training with staff
• Complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure
• Adhere to all Louisiana Department of Health and Agency contract requirements
• Maintain COA standards and participate in COA site audits
• Collaborate with other departments
• Work with Bayou Health providers for initial authorization and concurrent authorizations
• Ensure that all sign in sheets are printed for group and all groups are batched for billing
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications And Skills

• Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counseling
• A valid Louisiana State issued license in either counseling or social work
• At least 1 year of substance use disorder treatment modalities (emphasis on Minnesota Model) and DSM-V experience
• Excellent communication skills

Pay

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.

Schedule

The schedule is M-F 8am to 5pm, rotating holidays and weekends as needed.