Addictions Counselor

Reports to: Director of Addiction and Recovery Services

Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm

Key Functions

1. Compliance with policies and procedures of the Addiction and Recovery Services of the Menninger Clinic, and its Corporate Compliance Committee, the standards of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and other medical record and legal requirements.

• Maintains compliance with Menninger Clinic policies and procedures.
• Documentation and billing procedures are consistent with Corporate Compliance policy.
• Medical Record documentation is completed in timely fashion.
• Secure Releases-of-Information as indicated with the patient’s or the legally authorized representative’s (LAR’s) permission

2. Perform intakes as well as psychosocial and addictions assessments. Provide individual therapy, family therapy and case coordination as indicated in collaboration with other team members for assigned cases.

• Provides assessment and treatment as needed for assigned cases.
• Coordinates with the administrative coordinator to maintain a full schedule in accordance with productivity expectations as determined by the department.
• Provides case coordination services and referrals as needed for assigned cases.
• Contacts associated providers and referrals with the patient’s or the LAR’s permission including the requests for records as needed.
• Conducts assessment interviews with the patients, family members, significant others and collateral clinical personnel as needed for the development of the psychosocial, couples or family, and addictions assessments as needed.
• Develop, organize, and facilitate group therapy services.
• Participate and collaborate in assigned comprehensive psychiatric and addictions assessments.
• Contribute to team meetings and clinical rounds.
• Present patient cases in conjunction with Baylor faculty and other consultants as part of staff development, education, and training.
• Contribute to divisional, discipline and committee meetings as indicated.
• Perform administrative and committee duties consistent with assigned roles
• Participate in professional recruitment/hiring activities.
• Participate in divisional or organizational marketing efforts.

3. Provide and participate in appropriate training and research opportunities on the assigned service.

• DEMONSTRATES EFFECTIVE MENTORING SKILLS WITH ASSIGNED STAFF OR TRAINEES.

• PARTICIPATES IN APPROVED, CLINIC-BASED RESEARCH PROJECTS.

• COLLABORATES EFFECTIVELY WITH THEIR ASSIGNED DISCIPLINE OR CLINICAL HEAD IN MEETING THE GOALS OF SUPERVISION AND TRAINING.

• GIVE PRESENTATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AUDIENCES AS INITIATED OR REQUIRED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OR CLINICAL DIRECTOR.

• CONTRIBUTE TO PROGRAMMING FOR TRAINEES ENROLLED IN MENNINGER INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.

• ENGAGE IN ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-CARE THROUGH IN-SERVICE TRAINING, SUPERVISION, WORKSHOPS, AND GRAND ROUNDS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

4. Meet competency criteria established for specific treatment modalities (competency criteria attached):

• Marital and Family Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Diagnosis & Assessment
• Addictions/Dual Diagnosis Counseling

5. Demonstrate an understanding of developmental tasks, special needs for, and the ability to establish rapport with and provide treatment for:

• Adults and Adolescents

Education Required

Completion of at least an accredited master’s degree program in a mental health discipline such as social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy is required.

License/Certification

Required: Licensure as a LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A in the state of Texas or eligible within 90 days to sit for the exam.

Preferred: Licensure as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPC in the state of Texas or eligible within 90 days to sit for the exam. Licensure as a LCDC in that state of Texas or eligible within 90 days to sit for the exam. Experience assessing and treating behavioral addictions, such as sexual addiction, gambling, or other addictive disorders.

Experience Preferred

Experience working in residential or outpatient dual diagnosis setting with adults and families.