Contract Counselor - Houston, TX

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, up to 10% 401(k) and bonuses – we hire and reward high performers.
• Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA.
• Student loan forgiveness – the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives qualified student loans when working for a non‑profit for a specific period of time.

Schedule: As needed

• Work with clients to develop and implement an individualized, written treatment plan within three (3) service days of admission.
• Develop individualized treatment plan based on comprehensive assessment.
• Conduct regularly scheduled treatment plan reviews every week.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to each client as indicated by the therapeutic schedule and treatment plan.
• Responsible for providing daily interactions with all detox clients as appropriate.
• Conduct self as a rational authority and role model.
• Work in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client recovery.
• Complete client discharge summary within two (2) working days of discharge from the program.
• Complete required referral reports accurately and submit as needed.
• Monitor length of authorization by reviewing in Welligent and communication with Insurance/Billing and create/update treatment plan accordingly.
• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate and meets the criteria for appropriate level of care according to clinical, funding and billing.
• Ensure documentation in the clinical record is legible and complies with documentation standards.
• Work closely with management team to uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards as well as Cenikor policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in this job description.

• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Possesses strong clinical documentation skills.
  • Experienced and/or knowledgeable in providing education and therapeutic counseling for individuals and for groups.
  • Experienced and capable of identifying appropriate resources for client development and providing substance abuse counseling.
  • Capable of discerning facts from opinions and remaining objective when listening to conflicting opinions.
  • Experienced in working with diverse population.
  • Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
  • Presents a professional, positive image.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Outlook calendar.
  • Ability to consistently uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture with all team members:
    • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients.
    • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients.
    • Demonstrate self‑motivation and perseverance to achieve goals.
    • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries.
    • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of substance abuse treatment experience preferred;
  Experience with electronic health record system preferred.