Counselor I - Houston, United States - Volunteers of America Texas

Volunteers of America Texas

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

VOA-Texas
Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS

Location:
Houston, TX

License Required:

LCDC

Pay:
$48,000 per year

Job Type:
Full Time (Tuesday - Saturday)

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000

Why you'll love working with VOA-Texas:

Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.

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Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more
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Benefits:Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plan options that fit your lifestyle, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more

Day-to-Day:

Conducts initial intake assessment to determine individual treatment needs from clients seeking substance abuse treatment as required per program.
Conducts orientation for individuals referred to the program.
Provides clients with individual and group counseling and case management services, as related to their ongoing needs based on their individualized treatment plan.
Maintains uptodate client record documentation.
Maintains documentation of treatment in CMBHS or other electronic recordkeeping, and other client files as required by funding sources.
Monitors and notifies Director of potential psychological crises with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility, or may necessitate further intervention.
Develops referral linkages with community resources.
Facilitates job skills training.
Functional authority with respect to the clinical supervision of Counselor Interns, Practicum Students and Volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field is preferred.
LCDC license from the state of Texas, or may hold a clinical license in the form of LMSW, LPC, or LMFT. LMSW, LPC, or LMFT must meet the requirements stipulated by DSHS to be a Qualified Credentialed Counselor.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate therapeutic counseling for individuals and groups.
Reasonable combination of skills in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, communications, resource development/linkages, and substance abuse or other clinical counseling is required.
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to be insured

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