ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC·Taylor, Texas
The Outpatient Primary Counselor manages clinical needs for adult substance abuse patients at the PHP level of care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating therapy groups, and developing individualized treatment and discharge plans.
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The Outpatient Primary Counselor is responsible for meeting the clinical needs of clients receiving services in adult substance abuse treatment center, at PHP level of care. A Primary Counselor collaborates within a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical admissions and recovery professionals to develop and facilitate a treatment plan to support clients in building the initial layers of their recovery foundation. Using clinical knowledge and skills, the Primary Counselor implements clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and address the clinical and psychosocial barriers to a client’s recovery and overall well-being.
Qualifications, licensure & education
• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Apply DSM-V & ASAM criteria documentation to assign substance use disorder diagnoses and level of care to each client case
Complete assessments and documentation including: ASQ assessments, safety planning, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual sessions, and discharge planning.
Intervene in crisis situations using non-violent crisis interventions.
Complete weekly progress notes for all clients in PHP level of care.
Serves as the clinician on-call in accordance with a rotating schedule.
Communicate promptly and effectively within the department and across all departments.
Facilitate therapy, process groups, and psycho education groups and complete documentation within the required timeframe.
Collaborates with patients to structure treatment plans within the required timeframe.
Collaborates with patients to develop an individual discharge plan that is conducive to their recovery.
Facilitate and document clinically beneficial family sessions and phone calls with clients
Engage in collateral communication with referents and outside providers to support client aftercare plans and needs.
Conducts AMA-blocking clinical interventions to support clients in overcoming treatment resistance
Implements trauma-focused non-violent crisis interventions as necessary
Collaborates with clinical team to improve and enhance the clinical program in supporting the needs of client communities
Welcomes constructive feedback and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively
Demonstrates and maintains exemplary attendance and work ethic
Promotes a favorable and team-centered work atmosphere
Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned
Seeks out opportunities for clinical skill enhancement and incorporates validated knowledge in practice.
Maintains flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
Completes clinical service documentation accurately, ethically, and timely in support of clients receiving insurance carrier benefits applied to treatment stay
Adheres to the company’s infection control, safety, and ethical standards to support client rights, standards of care, and HHS Candac creditation requirements
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrates time-management and problem-solving to follow through with daily program needs
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed.
Potential exposure to client crisis situations.
Potential exposure to airborne/bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
Primary Counselors are assigned company cell phones and laptops for work purposes, as well as the office and tools necessary for their position and responsibilities.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Requires a valid Texas clinical license (such as LCDC, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) and at least two years of experience in behavioral health. Candidates must be proficient in DSM-5 application and possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Demonstrates customer service with all patrons, business associates, community partners, and team members
Adheres to professional code of ethics, scope of care and reports all related concerns in a timely manner
Completes all competency assessments as required by the facility.
Required to maintain certifications up to date including but not limited to: (clinical licensure, CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Infection Control, etc.)
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Market context
In Texas, clinician roles are often competitive because employers look for licensed candidates with direct behavioral health experience and familiarity with substance abuse and recovery systems. Strong applicants can show practical DSM-5 use, a valid Texas clinical license, and readiness to work in settings where mental health support and patient follow-up matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to match the license, experience, and behavioral health skills listed.
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