Licensed Associate Counselor

Adult & Teen Challenge AR; Hot Springs Village (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adult & Teen Challenge AR is seeking a Licensed Associate Counselor to deliver individual and group psychotherapy to male and female clients. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with medical providers and delivering crisis interventions as needed.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field and an Arkansas LAC certification, with ability to pass a drug and nicotine test. You’ll use EHR tools and uphold HIPAA and agency policies during care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) certification in the state of Arkansas.
• Prior experience in counseling, therapy or related mental health field is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid state ID to navigate and use the company EHR.
• Must pass drug and nicotine test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to male and female clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and medical providers during consultations.
• Deliver brief and crisis interventions as needed.
• Ensure progress notes align with Treatment Plan goals and current diagnosis.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and company policies.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in AR

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Licensed Associate Counselor

Provides individual and group psychotherapy services to male and female clients. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborates with medical providers through clinical consultations. Additionally, delivers brief and crisis interventions as needed. Licensed Associate Counselor reports to the Clinical Director.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Must have a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) certification in the state of Arkansas.
• Prior experience in counseling, therapy, or a related mental health field is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR.
• Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test

Competencies:

• Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public.
• Effective documentation skills
• Physically able to walk, stand, and stoop for several hours each day.
• Employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Complete the specifically designed trainings and pass the written examination required for certification.
• Identify and provide crisis services as necessary.
• Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
• Uses the Master Treatment Plan to develop activities to use with clients approved for OBHS services. May provide on-site and off-site intervention to clients.
• Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services.
• Follows all HIPAA regulations.
• Is familiar with the company’s policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility.
• Reports to work dressed appropriately and complies with established company policies regarding dress code.
• Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy.
• Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients.
• Provides professionally appropriate transportation as necessary to accomplish treatment goals.
• Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.
• Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.).
• Ensures client’s attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments.
• Models’ stability for client and family with regular sessions.
• Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals.
• Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan.
• Monitors/reports client behavior in all environments.
• Attends all required clinic meetings.
• Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
• Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.