Licensed Counselor for Residential Facility
- Shreveport, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
- Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life