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.