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Key Accountabilities:
Service Delivery
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Lead and conduct therapeutic
individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based curriculum.
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Provide mental health and/or
substance abuse and dependency evaluations.
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Responsible for
evidence-based, quality service delivery to individuals, groups and families.
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Plan treatment strategies and
develop written individual service plans including both short- and long-term
goals.
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Continuously review and
update program participants’ mental health/substance use needs; and adjust
treatment plan with LMHP/LIMHP/LADC.
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Assist in the promotion of
agency services through community contacts and appropriate related workshops
and classes.
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Develop a positive working
relationship with referral sources and community partners.
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Follow agency policies and
procedures.
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Integrate cultural
considerations into service delivery.
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Document client's progress
objectively (e.g. client's behavior, words/actions, progress, treatment
participation) complying with CMHC policies, procedures and accreditation
standards.
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Prepare and maintain accurate
client’s charts and records documenting daily/weekly progress, assessments,
evaluations, diagnoses, treatment plans, treatment activities and discharge
summaries.
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Attend clinical and all staff
team meetings.
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Maintain a strong knowledge
of state and federal guidelines surrounding co-occurring services.
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Perform assessments within
established timeframes.
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Operate within scope of
practice maintaining ethical and legal guidelines
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Ensure all services provided
comply with professional standards, state, and federal regulations and the
policies and procedures.
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Maintain knowledge of current
trends, developments, skills and techniques e.g. webinars, seminars,
research).
Record Keeping
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Maintain timely and legible
records of services provided per established program, agency, state and CARF standards;
including client assessments, treatment plans, and discharge.
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Maintain client progress
reporting documents required by area courts and systems, accreditation
standards, and internal policies and procedures.
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Timely completion of any
provider enrolment forms and reports needed to maximize third party
reimbursement.
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Ensure services have prior
authorization, are billable and coded properly in collaboration with
designated staff.
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Maintain documentation of
supervision with clinical supervisor/supervising practitioner, when
applicable.
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Complete billing and
pre-authorizations as needed.
Clinical Supervision (optional)
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Provide clinical supervision
for students in the field placement and several less experienced therapists
using evidence-based supervision strategies and an approved learning
objectives tool, if applicable.
Professional Growth and Development
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Participate in regular
supervision sessions for the purpose of reviewing cases, discussing treatment
strategy and monitoring client progress.
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Continue personal and
professional growth and development through reading, research, workshops,
seminars, and other strategies which will broaden knowledge on therapeutic
approaches and techniques and support the maintenance of the mental health
practitioner’s license.
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Participate in agency
required training.
Professionalism and Confidentiality
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Keep all client names and
information and other agency business confidential.
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Guard client confidentiality
in waiting areas, during phone contact, and in handling of records.
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Ensure that all office and
record security procedures are followed.
Interpersonal Relationships
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Maintain a positive and
respectful demeanor on all contacts with staff and the public.
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Seek needed guidance in
handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for the job.
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Work to build positive,
productive relationships with other staff.
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Perform other duties as
assigned and/or directed.
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Report to work with regular,
consistent attendance.
Position Requirements:
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Minimum of Provisional
Licensure in the state of Nebraska.
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Licensed Alcohol Drug
Counselor (LADC) or PLADC.
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Ability to recognize, assess,
and determine treatment needs for dual diagnosed clientele.
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Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
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Ability to work independently
with minimal supervision, with responsibility to exercise substantial
discretion and independent judgement.
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Personal convictions that are
compatible with the mission, vision, organizational pillars and staff core
values of the Stephen Center.
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Understanding of and ability
to work with person of diverse cultural backgrounds.
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An authentic and honest
employee plays a key role in the client’s recovery. Often, an employee will
inadvertently become a role model for the client, regardless of whether an
employee has direct contact with clients on a daily basis. Therefore, Stephen Center employees will
conduct themselves with honesty and integrity.
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Work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Standing – Periodically
Sitting – Periodically
Kneeling
– Periodically
Pushing/Pulling
– Periodically
Lifting
up to 20 pounds – Periodically
Great health benefits:
Medical Dental and vision are covered 100% with Medical Salary: $54,000-$58,000 Other Benefits include: SIMPLE IRA with 3% match Paid PTO Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance 10 paid holidays Free Planet Fitness membership to 36th & L location-$120 value! 22% Discount at Verizon Wireless Free on-site lunches Monthly employee engagement activities, recognition opportunities and more!! Stephen Center offers competitive salaries and a full array of benefits commensurate with NAM Guidelines. Stephen Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest in Stephen Center!
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