Residential Counselor

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
• Discuss with client what their goals are for treatment, including immediate and long-term goals.
• Complete needed documentation for compliance and client records in a timely fashion.
• Complete the Clinical Assessment and initial treatment plan as part of the admissions process.
• Create an individualized Master Treatment Plan that will guide the client’s clinical care and direction.
• Outline progress in treatment and completion of objectives in an individualized treatment plan review.
• Make appropriate changes to the client’s Master Treatment Plan based on outcome survey results.
• Provide substantial client documentation through treatment plan updates, group notes, progress notes, discharge/transfer summaries and utilization reviews.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives, making adjustments where indicated to achieve all corrective action goals.
• Participate in community education and marketing initiatives as requested.
• Attend staffing meetings, trainings, and weekly clinical supervision.
• Adhere to all confidentiality laws and maintain ethical, professional boundaries with clients.
• Assign department head roles to clients and discuss house captain notes during the morning clinical meeting.
• Ensure that all weekly clinical audit items are completed in a timely manner.
• Collect and approve request slips for sponsor visits, family visits, outside appointments, etc.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• LPC, LCSW, LMSW or PLPC within the State of Louisiana.
• Experience in addiction counseling and/or substance abuse treatment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, email, and EHR systems.
• Attention to detail and completeness of all clinical notes and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.