Outpatient Counselor

Beacon Hill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Houston, TX seeks an Outpatient Counselor to provide individual and group counseling within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on intake, psychosocial evaluation, and personalized treatment planning in outpatient substance use services.

Responsibilities include counseling, case management, and coordination with community referrals. A Texas license (LCDC/LMSW/LPC/LMFT) is required and experience with EHR systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Texas LCDC, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT license in good standing.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling services.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and case management.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary treatment team while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake assessments, orientations, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and case management services for clients in outpatient treatment.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and progress.
• Facilitate substance use education and interventions using approved curricula.
• Monitor client progress, identify crises, and coordinate appropriate interventions and support.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records in EHR systems.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, client case reviews, and community referrals.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Multidisciplinary team work

Education

Texas LCDC/LMSW/LPC/LMFT license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Outpatient Counselor (NHC-1473556) Houston, Texas

Salary: USD48000 - USD50000 per year

Counselor I – Outpatient Substance Use Services

Location:Houston, TX
Organization Type: Community-Based Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment Provider

Requirements

• Active Texas LCDC, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT license in good standing.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling services.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and case management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Job Duties

• Conduct client intake assessments, orientations, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and case management services for clients participating in outpatient treatment programs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and progress.
• Facilitate substance use education and therapeutic interventions using approved treatment curricula.
• Monitor client progress, identify potential crises, and coordinate appropriate interventions and support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and records within electronic health record systems.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, client case reviews, and community referral coordination to support continuity of care.

Additional Information

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Saturday 8am to 4pm

Compensation:Up to $50,000/annually

Preferred Experience:

• Experience utilizing electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Strong skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements