Licensed Professional 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 Professional Counselor reports to the Clinical Director. Hours needed will be 16-20 hours weekly.   Qualifications: - Must meet licensed counselor accreditation standards and have documentation proving this. - Must have a Master’s degree. - Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR. - Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test - Hold/Receive required certifications within the predetermined time limits established by the State of Arkansas. 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.