Mental Health Counselor

Cenikor • Waco, TX

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About The Position

Cenikor is seeking a Mental Health Counselor in Waco, TX, who is dedicated to serving others and giving back to the community. The role involves working with clients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, providing counseling services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers a full-time schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and emphasizes the importance of stability, growth, and continuous learning within the organization.

Requirements

• Associates degree required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Two years of substance abuse treatment experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health record system preferred.
• Accepted licensures: LPC, LMSW, LCSW.
• Possesses strong clinical documentation skills.
• Experienced and/or knowledgeable in providing education and therapeutic counseling for individuals and for groups.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to develop and implement an individualized, written treatment plan within three service days of admission.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to 10% 401K and bonuses.
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree