Clinician

The Clinician (Primary Counselor) is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services to adults receiving substance use treatment at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) level of care. This role conducts assessments develops individualized treatment plans facilitates individual and group therapy and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support clients throughout their recovery journey. The Clinician utilizes evidence-based practices DSM-5 and ASAM criteria trauma-informed care and crisis intervention techniques to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders while promoting long-term recovery and wellness.

• Masters degree in Counseling Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Texas clinical license required (LPC LPC-Associate LCDC LCDC-I LMSW LCSW LMFT or LMFT-Associate).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health trauma mental health or substance use disorders.
• Experience providing individual counseling treatment planning and case management services.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and ASAM placement criteria.
• Valid Texas drivers license.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong written verbal and computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.

• Experience working in residential or outpatient substance use treatment programs.
• Experience with Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services.
• Knowledge of 12-Step recovery principles.
• Experience conducting crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and Texas HHSC standards.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams and insurance documentation requirements.

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments risk assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5 and ASAM criteria.
• Develop implement and regularly update individualized treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Provide individual family and group counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Complete weekly progress notes treatment documentation safety plans discharge summaries and all required clinical records.
• Provide crisis intervention utilizing non-violent crisis intervention techniques and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Collaborate with physicians nurses case managers admissions staff and external providers to coordinate comprehensive client care.
• Conduct collateral communication with referral sources and community providers to support continuity of care.
• Assist clients experiencing treatment resistance through therapeutic engagement and AMA prevention interventions.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 Joint Commission HHSC and organizational policies.
• Participate in staff meetings clinical supervision required trainings competency assessments and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive collaborative and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The Clinician applies advanced behavioral health knowledge to assess diagnose and treat individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Strong clinical documentation skills ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation and insurance requirements while supporting quality patient care. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building therapeutic relationships with clients and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Crisis intervention trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approachesincluding CBT motivational interviewing and relapse prevention techniquesare utilized daily to support client recovery. Excellent organizational time management and critical thinking skills enable the Clinician to manage multiple cases while maintaining high standards of ethical compassionate and client-centered care.

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