Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Exciting Direct Hire Opportunity. A well-established long-treatment provider in the Kaufman TX area is looking for an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join their team.

Job Function:

The principal actor in the delivery of services in the substance use program, reporting directly to the Clinical Director. Duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plans and directs counseling activities in conjunction with the Clinical Director.
• Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensures that all records are accurate and timely.
• Ensures that all records are available for DSHS.
• Initiates social service assessments of clients, including gathering social histories and other required treatment documentation.
• Coordinates with the Clinical Director to ensure consistency of treatment.
• Conducts assessments.
• Assists in the development of client treatment plans.
• Facilitates groups and lectures for clients daily.
• Responsible for client case management services.
• Responsible for all needed co-lateral communication to payers, families, referents, and legal authorities as permitted by confidentiality laws and consents for release of information on file for the client.
• Is responsible for general documentation of client records on caseload.
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.
• Is a contributing member of the treatment team.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Protects client’s rights.
• Reports to Clinical Director, Executive Director, and Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications:

• Shall have State license or certification in Texas (e.g. LCDC, LPC, LMSW, Etc.);
• Preferred three years of experience in substance abuse counseling and/or mental health treatment.
• Strongly preferred working knowledge of 12-step programming (AA, CA, Al-Anon).
• Master level clinicians preferred.

Annual Salary - $60K - $100K