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.