OSAR Counselor

Council on Recovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Recovery in Houston, TX seeks a licensed counselor to provide evidence-based services addressing mental health and substance use in partnership with HCPC and the Council.

You will conduct counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals; manage casework, document in CMBHS, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Some after-hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing counseling for individuals, families, and groups.
• Experience with substance use evaluation, counseling, referral, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and familiarity with mental health disorders.
• Strong documentation and data-entry skills in health-record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling/therapeutic services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (individual, family, and group counseling).
• Conduct screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referrals to HCPC and Council Clients.
• Provide follow-up counseling and case management of client referrals.
• Assist with crisis intervention issues within HCPC, the Council and community.
• Available to assist with clients who present to HCPC and the Council for help.
• Provide consultation and referrals for family members as needed.
• Provide mental health referrals and/or interim services as appropriate.
• Actively participate in clinical case staffing.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Motivational interviewing

Stages of change

Relapse prevention

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

DSM-5 knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

LCDC licensure

MSW or LPC preferred

Tools

CMBHS proficiency

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Summary: Provides services that specifically address mental health and substance use, including screening, assessment, education, brief intervention, individual and group counseling, family counseling, and/or crisis intervention to clients identified with co‑occurring disorders in partnership with Harris County Psychiatric Center.

Location: 2800 South MacGregor Way - Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC) 4-days a week,

303 Jackson Hill Street – The Council on Recovery, 1-day a week

Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Provide counseling/therapeutic services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (individual, family, and group counseling) for clients experiencing social/behavioral/mental health issues
• Conduct screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referrals to HCPC and Council Clients
• Provide follow-up counseling and case management of client referrals
• Assist with any crisis intervention issues that may arise within HCPC, the Council and the community, as assigned
• Available to assist with clients who present to HCPC and the Council for help, regardless of the reason
• Provide assistance and guidance with difficult client situations during after-hours
• Provide consultation and referrals for adult and child family members as needed and when appropriate
• Provide mental health referrals and/or interim services as appropriate
• Actively participate in clinical case staffing
• Assist with other program and department issues that may arise as requested.

Administrative

• Meet productivity requirements established by supervisor and agency
• Enter documentation, client, and service data into CMBHS and other designated health record systems in a timely manner
• Submit all required information to the data coordinator as instructed
• Respond to subpoenas received from civil court and provide court testimony as required
• Maintain positive relationships and a consistent level of professionalism with outside agencies and referral sources
• Act as an ambassador for The Council at all times
• Communicate and consult with co-workers/team and outside agencies as needed
• Work with program leadership to ensure program compliance with all HHSC guidelines and procedures
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops at The Council and outside locations as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Hours: Approximately 37.5 hours. Flexible with occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Requirements

Qualifications

LCDC Licensure required; MSW or LPC preferred

Experience/Skill

• Experience with substance use evaluation, counseling (individual, group, and family), referral, crisis intervention, and case management
• Must have training and experience with motivational interviewing, stages of change, relapse prevention, strength‑based, trauma‑informed, and culturally competent perspectives
• Ability to work with high need clients, including those with co‑occurring disorders, complex trauma history, etc.
• Clear understanding of DSM V Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and familiarity with mental health disorders
• Excellent organization skills and very detail-oriented
• Highly flexible and able to adapt to changing job requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Experience with the following industries preferred: Department of Family Protective Services, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use
• Above average computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word); CMBHS proficiency preferred