Job Description

Posting number: A267410-8

Department: Detoxification (74)

Division: Detoxification (7410)

Job classification: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Intern, 208

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health

Summary

Completes clinical assessments and documentation as necessary, including but not limited to treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments, concurrent reviews, discharge plans, etc. Provides high quality compassionate and ethical counseling to clients as scheduled in individual and group therapy settings.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Completes clinical assessments and documentation as necessary, including but not limited to treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments, concurrent reviews, discharge plans, etc.
• Must have experience and familiarity with the use of Electronic Health Records.
• Must have excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Understands HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Provides basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
• Works with the program integrated behavioral health team to assure appropriate additional treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Coordinates and conducts follow-up on all behavioral health care treatment, service plans, evaluations outcomes, and living situations.
• Acts as a resource on psychology for the departments patients and refers as appropriate to behavioral health and substance abuse community services.
• Provides high quality, compassionate, and ethical counseling to clients as scheduled individual, group, and family therapy settings.
• Performs other related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of quality improvement practices and implantation.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPPA and OSAH regulations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in providing care and creating to crisis situations.
• Skills in developing a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented or shared.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.<
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space

Seldom

• Outdoor environment
• Vehicles

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Frequently

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Often

• Communicable diseases

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

• International travel

Seldom

• Regional travel
• National trave

Sometimes

• Local travel

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Social Sciences
• At least one (1) year of experience in counseling, health care, or preventive services

*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)

Supplemental information

Required Certifications or Licenses

• Valid Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Intern from the State of Texas. (Copy of License must be attached to the application)
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.