PRN Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Austin, TX) - Full-time / Part-time

Supplemental Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - AustinPrevention & Recovery CenterJob DescriptionProvides chemical dependency counseling and chemical dependency education for residential, partial and IOP patients and their families; provides case management services; communicating and working with all clinical staff, utilization review specialists, managed care organizations and referral sources.

Supplemental Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Austin

• Mostly evening shifts: 1-9 Monday through Thursday, day hours on Friday
• May help fill in with two day programs as well as assist with the TW expansion which is a day program.
• Between 10-20 hours per week to start; could also be called to fill in at the residential program if needed
• Will do screenings, assessments, registrations, orientations and group ( 3 hours)
• Will be trained to perform all IOP tasks.
• Could possibly travel to about 9 sites in the Houston area
  
  PRN/Supplemental Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Austin TX
  
  *Will run 3 hour Education Adult group @ IOP from 11a-2p (Monday thru Thursday)
  
  *Will assist with scheduled screenings & assessments
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Education:

• Associates degree in a behavioral health-related discipline

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the State of Texas

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Completion of a DSHS-authorized internship; OR at least two (2) years of experience in a chemical dependency or related facility.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Facilitates treatment from the screening process through discharge planning according to the age/needs of the patient population served.
• Facilitates individual sessions, process groups, patient and family education lectures, recording all pertinent patient information including individual and family sessions, Master Treatment Plan updates, and any other significant incidents daily.
• Participates in crisis management, motivational interviewing, life skills training, working directly with Employee Assistance Professionals, attending Return to Work meetings, and all corresponding paperwork.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.