Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) bei Clearfork Academy

Description

MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy.

The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health treatment across a full continuum of care. 

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

• SUMMARY

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is responsible for providing addiction and mental health treatment to patients in the Resident Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) and outpatient program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the LCDC will perform direct services, group psychotherapy, psychoeducation assessments, consultations and crisis interventions, and recovery groups (AA, NA, CR) within the scope of the respective individual’s license.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males/Females

Population Served: Person’s meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attending required agency trainings.
• Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical service provided utilizing EHR software. 
• Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• Collaborates with medical, administrative, billing, and recovery coach staff regarding clients in order to advocate for client progress during treatment.
• Provide Professional and ethical therapy to individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health diagnoses in treatment through group, individual counseling, family counseling, and education.
• Conduct psychoeducational groups based on CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s materials, the Clearfork Way.
• Lead process groups in conjunction with the weekly programming materials.
• Lead and schedule clients on peer recovery concepts found in AA, NA, CR.
• Act as a temporary sponsor to those needing/ wanting sponsorship.
• Attend Alumni groups and events as necessary.
• Must have a desire and ability to facilitate graduation ceremonies, wilderness concepts, and other experiential activities.
• Attend and participate in clinical treatment team meetings.
• Complete timely notes on all activities.
• Documenting casework in a timely manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including writing objective case notes, progress and discharge reports, and other timely status reports as requested by the supervisor and according to Texas & Joint Commission standards.
• Attends and engages in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Presents changes, improvements or additions to protocols or behavioral health services to the team.
• Understands and adheres to CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s compliance standards as they appear in CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s Policies and Procedures Manual, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.  
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CLEARFORK ACADEMY regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MALES/FEMALES) 

• Allows patient to maintain control; involves patient in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.
• Encourages participation in care.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected vital signs.
• Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.
• Encourages family support.
• Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
• Recognizes fears regarding potential lifestyle changes.
• Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication.
• Demonstrates an understanding of developmental milestones of adolescents and young adult.

Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

Associate Degree in Associated Field of Study (Preferred)

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) as defined by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

1 to 3 years work experience in a field directly related to mental health or substance abuse treatment

Current CPR/FA certification

Current Handle with Care Physical Holding Instructor Certification