Residential Counselor

New Day Recovery; West Monroe (LA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Day Recovery in West Monroe, LA is seeking a part-time Counselor for a residential treatment facility. You will conduct group and individual therapy, develop and review treatment plans, and ensure thorough documentation for compliance.

The role requires Louisiana licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMSW/PLPC) or equivalent, experience in addiction counseling, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Expect a fast-paced clinic with a focus on evidence-based care and patient education.

Qualifikationen

• LPC, LCSW, LMSW or PLPC within the State of Louisiana.
• Addiction counseling and/or substance abuse treatment history.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, email and EHR systems.
• Attention to detail and completeness of all clinical notes and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
• Discuss with client what their goals are for treatment, including immediate and long-term goals.
• Complete needed documentation for compliance and client records in a timely fashion.
• Complete the Clinical Assessment and initial treatment plan as part of the admissions process.
• Use the problems identified in the Clinical Assessment to create an individualized Master Treatment Plan that will guide the client’s clinical care and direction.
• Create an individualized treatment plan review outlining progress in treatment and completion of objectives.
• Utilize outcome surveys to make appropriate changes to the client’s Master Treatment Plan based on the results.
• Provide substantial client documentation through treatment plan updates, group notes, progress notes, discharge/transfer summaries and utilization reviews.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives, making adjustments where indicated to achieve all corrective action goals.
• Participate in staffing meetings, trainings and weekly clinical supervision.
• Adhere to all confidentiality laws and maintain ethical, professional boundaries with clients.

Kenntnisse

Counseling

Documentation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Ausbildung

Louisiana licensure: LPC/LCSW/LMSW/PLPC

Tools

EHR systems

Email

Jobbeschreibung

Part Time - Counselor for a Residential Treatment Facility - West Monroe, LA

New Day Recovery is guided by a philosophy where hope, respect, and personal dignity serve as the catalysts for rebirth and transformation. It is our belief that when individuals are spiritually alive, mentally clear and alert, emotionally stable, and physically fit, they cannot help but maintain a socially balanced lifestyle. To achieve this, New Day Recovery seeks to provide the highest quality care that is grounded in evidence-based practices while, at the same time, providing a sense of connection and belonging for those who come through our doors seeking a new day and a new life. Join our team to help save patients' lives.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
• Discuss with client what their goals are for treatment, including immediate and long-term goals.
• Complete needed documentation for compliance and client records in a timely fashion.
• Complete the Clinical Assessment and initial treatment plan as part of the admissions process.
• Use the problems identified in the Clinical Assessment to create an individualized Master Treatment Plan that will guide the client’s clinical care and direction.
• Create an individualized treatment plan review outlining progress in treatment and completion of objectives.
• Utilize outcome surveys to make appropriate changes to the client’s Master Treatment Plan based on the results.
• Provide substantial client documentation through treatment plan updates, group notes, progress notes, discharge/transfer summaries and utilization reviews.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives, making adjustments where indicated to achieve all corrective action goals.
• Participate when asked, to participate in community education and marketing initiatives
• Participate in staffing meetings, trainings and weekly clinical supervision.
• Adhere to all confidentiality laws and maintain ethical, professional boundaries with clients.
• Assign department head roles to clients and discuss house captain notes during the morning clinical meeting.
• Ensure that all weekly clinical audit items are completed in a timely manner.
• Collect and approve request slips for sponsor visits, family visits, outside appointments, etc.
• Any other related tasks that are assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• LPC, LCSW, LMSW or PLPC within the State of Louisiana.
• Addiction counseling and/or substance abuse treatment history.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, email and EHR systems.
• Attention to detail and completeness of all clinical notes and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

What to expect from us:

New Day Recovery, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

New Day Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.