Counselor I (OP) - Conroe

Volunteers of America-Texas; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas seeks a full-time counselor to perform intake screening, create treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling for clients in substance use programs. LCDC license is required; a Texas Driver's license is needed, and a Bachelor’s in social work or related field is preferred.

Salary is $48,000 per year with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include health care, retirement, education assistance, discounts, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• LCDC license is required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake screening and assessment to determine treatment needs.
• Creates individual treatment plans based on assessment findings and reviews progress.
• Provides clients with individual and group counseling and case management.
• Maintains up-to-date client records and prepares periodic reports as required.

Education

LCDC license

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Job description

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - Texas Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TEXAS.

License Required: LCDC/ LCDC Interns welcome to apply!

Pay: $48,000 annually

**$2,000 sign on bonus**

Job Type: Full Time

Why You’ll Love Working With VOA-Texas

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plans, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-To-Day

• Conducts initial intake screening and assessment to determine individual treatment needs from clients seeking substance use treatment as required per program.
• Conducts orientation for individuals referred to the program.
• Creates individual treatment plans based on assessment findings, reviews/revises as client progresses.
• Provides clients with individual and group counseling and case management services, as related to their ongoing needs using approved curricula.
• Maintains up-to-date client record documentation including filing all clinical documentation per requirements of law.
• Prepares periodic reports on client status and activities as required by funding agencies.
• Monitors and notifies Director of potential psychological crises with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility, or may necessitate further intervention.
• Maintains documentation of treatment in CMBHS or other electronic record-keeping, and other client files as required by funding sources.

Qualifications

• LCDC License is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field is preferred.
• Valid Texas Drivers License, clear MVR and ability to be insured

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