Counselor LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LCDC

The Ranch at Dove Tree, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Ranch at Dove Tree, LLC in Lubbock, Texas seeks a Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LCDC) to provide treatment, counseling, and recovery support. The role focuses on identifying client needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based services to individuals and families within an onsite facility.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, leading group and individual sessions, crisis intervention, documenting care, and coordinating with insurance carriers and referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years post-Bachelor experience in addictions or counseling.
• Master's degree with 1+ year post-Masters experience in addictions, therapy, or counseling.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepare initial treatment plans and progress reviews, document as required.
• Lead group, individual, or family sessions using evidence-supported modalities and document results.
• Provide client and family education related to substance abuse and psychiatric problems.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of client care, incidents, and treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Document aftercare plans for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and referral sources as required.
• Perform case management ensuring individualized quality care.
• Conduct educational workshops in hospital and community settings.
• Collaborate with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluate client needs to determine appropriate level of care and referrals.

Skills

Assessment experience

Counseling experience

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/ addictions/ mental health

Master's degree in social services/ addictions/ mental health

Accredited degree from an accredited college/university

Job description

About the Job

Counselor LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LCDC | The Ranch at Dove Tree | Lubbock, Texas

Purpose Statement

The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field.
• OR master's degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Work Location

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Ranch at Dove Tree?

The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Ranch at Dove Tree is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centres across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.