Outpatient Counselor

Description Completes client evaluation based on assessment of their needs and complete diagnosis based on DSM 5 criteria and level of care placement based on ASAM Criteria.

Completes individualized treatment planning with clients including initial, on-going, continuing care and discharge plan.

Completes referral and discharge planning with client and family, or oversees referral completion with the Discharge Planner, if available.

Completes timely utilization reviews and insurance reviews (or communicates needs to supervisor or treatment team).

Completes individual, group, and family counseling sessions which address the individual needs of the client, including relapse prevention.

Prepares and completes all necessary documentation and record keeping.

Prepares individualized daily notes, showing accurate and personalized documentation regarding the client’s progress and / or lack of progress.

Prepares and conducts lectures on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.

Maintains knowledge of and adheres to The Walker Center’s policies and procedures.

Participates as an effective and contributing member of the counseling team, communicates well and role model’s positive attitudes.

Demonstrates knowledge and competency related to confidentiality and ethical standards of the counseling profession.

Attends continuing education classes and applies knowledge learned to work at The Walker Center.

Shares knowledge with co-workers.

Trains, mentors and guides entry level / training counselors as assigned.

Works within a team setting- works effectively with a treatment team format, knows how to work with supervision.

Obtains Insurance authorizations as needed, provides requested information in a timely manner; tracks, documents, and notifies appropriate departments as required.

Works with stakeholders including but not limited to parole officers, attorneys, judges, school officials, diversion court officials, and hospital personnel.

Accepts, follows, and sets an example that represents The Walker Center’s policies, philosophy, mission and values.

Demonstrates excellent service in all interactions to all those we come into contact with (coworkers, clients, families, vendors, general public).

Adheres to an established work schedule.

Maintains confidentiality and exercises good judgment about what to say and when to say it.

Is a self-starter, exhibits initiative necessary to complete tasks.

Possesses ability to prioritize tasks to ensure completion according to significance.

Able to work calmly and handle stressful situations which occur during busy periods of time.

Consistent in checking accuracy of own work; keeps errors to a minimum and accepts personal responsibility for work.

Contributes to a positive work environment through interactions with others.