LCDC Counselor - Austin, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision

403B/401K

Job summary

CENIKOR Foundation is hiring for a counselor role in Texas. The position focuses on developing individualized treatment plans, conducting regular reviews, and delivering both individual and group counseling within a therapeutic community framework.

You will collaborate with facility staff to ensure safe client recovery and maintain compliant documentation. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and experience in substance abuse treatment, with strong communication, time management, and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic community philosophy and adherence to the modality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience identifying resources for client development and providing counseling.
• Ability to discern facts from opinions and avoid power struggles.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Professional image and appropriate client boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized treatment plans within 3 service days of admission.
• Conducts regular treatment plan reviews each week.
• Provides individual and group counseling as scheduled.
• Leads chemical dependency counseling sessions and life-skills groups.
• Serves as a positive role model and collaborates with all facility staff.
• Completes discharge summaries within 2 working days and files required referrals.
• Monitors authorization lengths and updates treatment plans accordingly.
• Ensures documentation meets clinical, funding, and billing criteria.
• Maintains legible, accurate records and adheres to standards.
• Adheres to Cenikor's core principles and participates in performance management.”,

Education

Associates

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

Job description

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
  • Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
• If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with clients to develop and implement an individualized treatment plan CMBHS within three (3) service days of admission.
• Develops individualized treatment plan based on comprehensive assessment.
• Conducts regularly scheduled treatment plan reviews every week.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to each client as indicated by the therapeutic schedule and treatment plan.
• Conducts chemical dependency counseling sessions, life skills group sessions and leads encounter groups as assigned.
• Conducts self as a rational authority and role model within the therapeutic community modality.
• Works in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client recovery.
• Complete client discharge summary within two (2) working days of discharge from the program.
• Complete required referral reports accurately and submit as needed.
• Monitor length of authorization by reviewing in Welligent and communication with Insurance/Billing and create/update treatment plan accordingly
• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate and meets the criteria for appropriate level of care according to clinical, funding and billing
• Ensure documentation in the clinical record is legible and complies with documentation standards.
• Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
• Assist Clinical Manager in upholding the core principles of Cenikor's culture to help maintain a positive working environment for all team members.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards as well as Cenikor policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of therapeutic community philosophy.
• Willingness to adhere to the therapeutic community modality.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced and capable of identifying appropriate resources for client development and providing substance abuse counseling.
• Capable of discerning facts from opinions and remaining objective when listening to conflicting opinions and able to avoid power struggles.
• Experienced in working with diverse population.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
• Presents a professional, positive image.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Outlook calendar.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members:
  • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
  • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
  • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
  • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• Associates required

Experience:

• Two (2) years of substance abuse treatment experience preferred.
• One (1) year of counseling experience with chemically dependent adolescents preferred.