Outpatient Counselor

About Nexus Family Recovery Center Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve.

At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

We back that commitment with meaningful benefits. Full-time employees receive fully covered health insurance premiums — no cost to you for your own coverage. Coverage is also available to dependents at a cost. Additionally, clinical and medical staff are eligible for student loan reimbursement through our HRSA-approved site designation, making Nexus an exceptional opportunity for those carrying the weight of graduate or professional school debt.

If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you.

Summary The Outpatient Counselor carries a caseload of clients, provides individual and group therapy, assessments, and educational support for clients with substance use disorders. The Outpatient Counselor will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients in achieving and maintaining recovery, developing coping strategies, and improving their overall well-being. The position requires a working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assessment and Evaluation:

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the extent of the client’s substance use disorder, mental health conditions, and any other problem areas.

Develop individualized treatment, plans based on assessment findings, client goals, and medical/psychosocial factors within 5 service days.

Ensure that treatment plans and interventions are in line with the best practices in the field of substance use treatment.

Regularly reassess client progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.

Prepare Medicaid and MCO concurrent reviews for authorization of continued care.

Individual Counseling:

Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to clients to address personal challenges related to substance use, co-occurring disorders, and recovery.

Help clients set and achieve recovery goals, develop coping mechanisms, and enhance life skills.

Offer crisis intervention and emotional support as needed, especially during relapses or setbacks.

Group Counseling:

Facilitate group therapy sessions on topics such as emotional regulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, understanding trauma, and emotional regulation.

Facilitate regular process groups.

Ensure a supportive and non-judgmental environment that fosters trust and open communication among participants.

Monitor group dynamics, guide group conflicts, and encourage participation.

Education:

Provide psychoeducation to clients about substance use, relapse prevention, the recovery process, anger management, and the effects of substances on physical and mental health.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of client interactions, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and any relevant incidents within the required timelines.

Complete intake and discharge summaries and prepare progress reports as required by facility protocols or licensing requirements.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in record-keeping and reporting.

Collaboration and Referrals:

Work closely with other staff and counselors to coordinate care for clients with complex needs.

Provide referrals to additional resources such as support groups, sober living environments, vocational training, and medical or mental health specialists when necessary.

Relapse Prevention and Aftercare:

Develop and implement relapse prevention plans tailored to the individual’s…