Licensed Counselor - Bayou Vista (PRN)

Responsibilities

• provide clinical services to assigned clients; conduct group therapies daily, 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 and, when necessary, 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;
• 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, addiction 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

Compensation and Benefits

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