Recovery Counselor (LCSW or LMFT) - Texas

Job Summary

As a Recovery Counselor at Workit Health you will be responsible for providing clinical intervention to members with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and mental health disorders. Primary focus is on team-based treatment, namely co-facilitation of shared follow up appointments. Recovery Counselors are full-time employees that work remote and can provide all services via telehealth platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate virtual multidisciplinary groups, such as shared medical appointments & support groups on SUD related topics with and without standardized curriculum.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques in group and individual formats.
• Provide evidence-based SUD services through facilitation of psychoeducational, skills development, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal process, and support based groups.
• Prepare all related documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Complete evaluations with members seeking to enroll in a variety of programs.
• Diagnose and treat adults and adolescents.
• Clinically able to differentiate and practice as a clinician or coach depending on the situation.
• Ability to meet daily targets assigned by BH leadership
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility without compromising clinical effectiveness.
• Commitment to Harm Reduction philosophy in all aspects of clinical practice.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and clinical audits.
• Willing to work a flexed schedule to accommodate evening and potential weekend groups.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part II.
• Collaborate with our Grants and Research team to support with new grant evaluations, re-evaluations, and other grant needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Required)
• Independent clinical Texas state licensure required (LCSW or LMFT Required)
• Fluency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills. Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) training is a plus.
• At least one (1) year of experience providing SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting