Counselor I (OP) - Houston

Volunteers of America-Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reliable schedule

Healthcare plans

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Volunteers of America - Texas is seeking aFull-time program staff member in Houston to perform intake screenings, develop individual treatment plans, and provide counseling and case management for clients seeking substance use treatment. The role emphasizes documentation, reporting, and adherence to funding requirements.

The position requires an LCDC license and a Texas driver’s license with a clear MVR. A Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake screening and assessment to determine individual treatment needs.
• Conducts orientation for individuals referred to the program.
• Creates individual treatment plans based on assessment findings and reviews as needed.
• Provides clients with individual and group counseling and case management services.
• Maintains up-to-date client record documentation including filing per requirements of law.
• Prepares periodic reports on client status and activities for funding agencies.
• Monitors potential crises and notifies supervisor as needed.
• Maintains documentation in CM BHS or other electronic records.

Skills

LCDC License

Education

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

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

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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