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:
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Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program.
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Must have a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) certification in the state of Arkansas.
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Prior experience in counseling, therapy, or a related mental health field is preferred.
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Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR.
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Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test
Competencies:
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Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.
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Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public.
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Effective documentation skills
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Physically able to walk, stand, and stoop for several hours each day.
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Employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
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Complete the specifically designed trainings and pass the written examination required for certification.
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Identify and provide crisis services as necessary.
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Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
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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.
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Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services.
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Follows all HIPAA regulations.
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Is familiar with the company’s policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility.
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Reports to work dressed appropriately and complies with established company policies regarding dress code.
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Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy.
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Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients.
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Provides professionally appropriate transportation as necessary to accomplish treatment goals.
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Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.
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Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.).
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Ensures client’s attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments.
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Models’ stability for client and family with regular sessions.
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Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals.
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Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan.
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Monitors/reports client behavior in all environments.
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Attends all required clinic meetings.
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Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
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Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility.
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Other duties as assigned.
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