Counselor I -Yale (OP)
Volunteers of America Texas

Job Info

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VOA-Texas

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS!

Location: Houston, TX

License Required: LCDC

Pay: $48,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time (Tuesday - Saturday)

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000!

Why you'll love working with VOA-Texas:

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plan options that fit your lifestyle, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-to-Day:

• Conducts initial intake assessment to determine individual treatment needs from clients seeking substance abuse treatment as required per program.
• Conducts orientation for individuals referred to the program.
• Provides clients with individual and group counseling and case management services, as related to their ongoing needs based on their individualized treatment plan.
• Maintains up-to-date client record documentation.
• Maintains documentation of treatment in CMBHS or other electronic record-keeping, and other client files as required by funding sources.
• Monitors and notifies Director of potential psychological crises with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility, or may necessitate further intervention.
• Develops referral linkages with community resources.
• Facilitates job skills training.
• Functional authority with respect to the clinical supervision of Counselor Interns, Practicum Students and Volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field is preferred.
• LCDC license from the state of Texas, or may hold a clinical license in the form of LMSW, LPC, or LMFT. LMSW, LPC, or LMFT must meet the requirements stipulated by DSHS to be a Qualified Credentialed Counselor.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate therapeutic counseling for individuals and groups.
• Reasonable combination of skills in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, communications, resource development/linkages, and substance abuse or other clinical counseling is required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to be insured

Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today!

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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