Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Overview

Dandridge - 207 W Main - Dandridge, TN 37725

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level:
Graduate Degree

Description

The Counselor serves as a member of the Treatment team of West Care Tennessee. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Counselor to join our team at our Outpatient/Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic. The Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services, assessments, treatment plans, coordinated care, daily notes, and clinical support to individuals, including those with severe mental illness, substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring conditions, and suicidal ideation.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' recovery journeys by offering therapeutic interventions, emotional support, and guidance in a safe environment. The Counselor will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care while ensuring clinical compliance with relevant regulations.

• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of West Care Tennessee.
• Align clinical and treatment approach with West Care Tennessee values, ethics, and code of business.
• Work closely with medical professionals (physicians, nurses, etc.) to ensure a coordinated approach to treatment.
• Help clients integrate MAT with other therapeutic services for comprehensive recovery support.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, goals, and interventions, ensuring patient progress and safety.
• Perform thorough assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, and document all clinical interactions and treatment plans within established timelines.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients about substance use, recovery, and MAT.
• Offer referrals to community resources as needed, including support groups, housing, and vocational services.
• Collaborate with other clinical staff to ensure care for each patient.
• Responds to emergencies, crisis situations, and acute mental health needs, providing appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and review the treatment progress of patients, offering recommendations for ongoing care or specialized services.
• Ensure confidentiality and comply with all regulatory and ethical standards, including HIPAA.
• Communicate with the case management, who will provide referrals and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings, contributing to discussions about treatment planning, patient progress, and clinical concerns.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations related to mental health and substance use care.
• Facilitate peer review of individuals files on designated times and provide written report of performance and corrective action to Project Director, as required.
• Coordinates with staff regarding program participant follow-up and adherence to psychotropic regimens as required.
• Maintain strong professional relationship boundaries with individuals served and organizations/ community agencies who refer individuals to West Care Tennessee.
• Attend necessary monthly integrated staff team meetings.
• Perform additional tasks that support a productive office workflow as deemed necessary by the Medication Assistance Treatment Program for co-occurring disorders and alcohol and drug treatment.

• Licensed Professional Counselor
  - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist (LCPT) licensure is preferred .
• In lieu of a licensure applicant can be a graduate from a Master’s program actively pursuing licensure.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Graduation from a relevant Master’s or Doctoral-level educational program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position required .

• 1-2 years of experience collaborating with individuals suffering from substance and/or alcohol use in a clinical setting required.
• Experience working in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction…