Licensed Associate Counselor

Licensed Associate Counselor

Provides individual and group psychotherapy services to male and female clients. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborates with medical providers through clinical consultations. Additionally, delivers brief and crisis interventions as needed. Licensed Associate Counselor reports to the Clinical Director.

Qualifications:

● Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program.

● Must have a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) certification in the state of Arkansas.

● Prior experience in counseling, therapy, or a related mental health field is preferred.

● Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR.

● Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test

Competencies:

● Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.

● Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public.

● Effective documentation skills

● Physically able to walk, stand, and stoop for several hours each day.

● Employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

● Complete the specifically designed trainings and pass the written examination required for certification.

● Identify and provide crisis services as necessary.

● Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.

● Uses the Master Treatment Plan to develop activities to use with clients approved for OBHS services. May provide on-site and off-site intervention to clients.

● Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services.

● Follows all HIPAA regulations.

● Is familiar with the company’s policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility.

● Reports to work dressed appropriately and complies with established company policies regarding dress code.

● Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy.

● Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients.

● Provides professionally appropriate transportation as necessary to accomplish treatment goals.

● Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.

● Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.).

● Ensures client’s attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments.

● Models’ stability for client and family with regular sessions.

● Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals.

● Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan.

● Monitors/reports client behavior in all environments.

● Attends all required clinic meetings.

● Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.

● Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility.

● Other duties as assigned.