Outpatient Substance Use Counselor

Cenikor Foundation; Deer Park, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Bonuses

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation in Texas seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient program. You will work with adults and adolescents to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide one-on-one counseling, and conduct group and educational sessions to support recovery.

Documentation must be accurate, and you will participate in QA, report monthly, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards while maintaining client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience 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: mission of service, respectful communication, self-motivation, professional boundaries, teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group counseling

Oral & written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Professional boundaries

Resource identification

Microsoft Office

Client confidentiality

Diversity experience

Education

Counselor training

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Outlook

Job description

Cenikor Foundation in Texas seeks a compassionate Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient program. You will work with adults and adolescents to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide one-on-one counseling, and conduct group and educational sessions to support recovery.

Documentation must be accurate, and you will participate in QA, report monthly, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards while maintaining client confidentiality.