Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinician

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laredo is seeking a committed counselor to join its behavioral health team. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, documenting treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling in a supportive municipal setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, a valid Texas Driver License, and a current license as a Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Intern. Knowledge of HIPAA/OSHA and EHR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Intern from the State of Texas.
• Valid Texas Driver License; driving record must be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical assessments and documentation as necessary, including treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments, concurrent reviews, discharge plans, etc.
• Must have experience and familiarity with the use of Electronic Health Records.
• Must have excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Understands HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Provides basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
• Works with the program integrated behavioral health team to assure appropriate additional treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Coordinates and conducts follow-up on all behavioral health care treatment, service plans, evaluations outcomes, and living situations.
• Acts as a resource on psychology for the departments patients and refers as appropriate to behavioral health and substance abuse community services.
• Provides high quality, compassionate, and ethical counseling to clients as scheduled individual, group, and family therapy settings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

The City of Laredo is seeking a committed counselor to join its behavioral health team. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, documenting treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling in a supportive municipal setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, a valid Texas Driver License, and a current license as a Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Intern. Knowledge of HIPAA/OSHA and EHR experience is preferred.