Outpatient Counselor -LCDC - Killeen, TX

Cenikor; Killeen (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Up to 10% 401K

Bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Cenikor Foundation in Killeen, TX is seeking an Outpatient Counselor (LCDC) to provide individualized counseling and group sessions for adults and adolescents. The role focuses on evidence-based practices within a supportive team environment.

You will document care in the electronic health record, coordinate with Clinical Manager, and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure high standards of service delivery.

Formación

• Experienced in providing education and therapeutic counseling (individual and group) for adults and adolescents.
• Knowledgeable of outpatient counseling practices and SLAs.
• Ability to document clearly and maintain compliant records within EHR systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for diverse clients.
• Provide individual counseling as scheduled and conduct group sessions.
• Lead chemical dependency counseling and educational sessions as planned.
• Maintain legible, compliant documentation in the clinical record.
• Collaborate with the team to support client recovery and safety.

Conocimientos

Individual & group counseling

Substance abuse counseling

Therapeutic community knowledge

Strong communication skills

Diversity experience

Educación

Counselor training

Associate's degree

Herramientas

MS Outlook calendar

Descripción del empleo

Outpatient Counselor -LCDC - Killeen, TX

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, 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.
• The work we do isn't easy. 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

SCHEDULE: Full Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with a diverse group of clients, including adults and adolescents, to develop and implement an individualized, written treatment plan.
• Provide individual counseling services to each client as scheduled.
• Conducts chemical dependency counseling sessions, group sessions and educational sessions as scheduled.
• Ensure documentation in the clinical record is legible and complies with documentation standards.
• Participate as a team member to provide an optimum environment for client recovery.
• Communicate with Clinical Manager any issues relating to client complaints and concerns.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance program according to policy and training.
• Complete monthly judicial reports accurately and submit per schedule.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards as well as policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experienced and/or knowledgeable in providing education and therapeutic counseling
• (individual and group formats) for adults and adolescents.
• Knowledgeable of therapeutic community philosophy and best practices of outpatient
• counseling.
• Experienced and capable of identifying appropriate resources for client development and
• providing substance abuse counseling.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of discerning facts from opinions and remaining objective when listening to
• conflicting opinions.
• Experienced in working with diverse population.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize
• 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:
  • 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:

• Counselor training
• Associate's degree required

Experience:

• Two (2) years of substance abuse treatment experience preferred
• Experience with electronic health record system preferred.