Counselor

Position Descripion
Counseling Treatment Services
Position: 1 full-time Counselor Position

Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc., has a substance abuse counselor position available in its inpatient male youth Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.

Work Schedule: 40 Hours per week/8 hours each day (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday schedule)

Location: Laredo, TX.

Founded in 1982 in Laredo, Texas, SCAN is a leading provider of social services in South Texas. SCAN offers a friendly and supportive working environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, documenting substance use history and evaluating physical, mental, emotional, and social impacts to inform treatment recommendations.
• Develop and effectively implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
• Coordinate with Medicaid managed care insurance companies, facilitating clear communication of observations, treatment recommendations, and patient progress evaluations.
• Regularly monitor patient adherence to treatment plans, assessing goal achievement and making necessary adjustments.
• Facilitate educational sessions and group counseling focused on addiction and recovery.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of assessments, evaluations, and therapeutic notes.
• Obtain necessary releases of information, ensuring compliance with federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR) when communicating with clients, families, guardians, probation, and healthcare providers.
• Participate actively in clinical team meetings to collaboratively evaluate and track resident's treatment progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, criminal justice, etc.)
• Current license as an LCDC or LCDC-Intern
• Prior experience in addiction counseling and treatment planning preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Good computer skills.

If you are interested in making a difference in an individual's recovery process, join our team and apply today.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401 K Retirement Plan
• Bi-weekly pay (direct deposit)
• Dental and Vision insurance coverage available at minimal cost
• Orientation and job training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), The Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), Assertive Continuing Care (ACC), and Family Support Network (FSN).
• Great work environment

Pay range: $22.59 to $24.03 depending on educational qualifications and current license.

Deadline: Until position is filled

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