Counselor I - Health & Wellness

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Gather relevant client information though screening, assessments and the taking of case histories; evaluate informational findings to determine client treatment and intensity needs.
• Formulate an individualized program structure that systemically addresses client treatment needs.
• Based on assessed needs, refer clients to other substance use treatment / supportive needs services, such as medically based providers and other treatment arenas and / or support groups.
• Conduct individual and group substance use counseling sessions as appropriate to licensure level and within the guidelines of the Department's clinical structure.
• Provide treatment oriented educational-based group facilitation following guidelines and protocols consistent with the Department's chosen treatment modality.
• Initiate and maintain accurate case files; document notes relevant to provided care; maintain record of referrals and related forms.
• Prepare documents for presentation; prepare detailed client progress reports as required.
• Maintain ethical standards of practice, professional competence, conduct and integrity, confidentiality, responsibility to clients and responsibility to the profession per New Mexico occupation and professional licensing board standards.
• Maintain client caseload from outpatient clinic and detention center
• Attend staff meetings and team conferences as assigned.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Manager and / or Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

o OR a current provisional license from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department in any of the above-mentioned license types may conditionally serve to satisfy the licensure requirement. The provisional license shall only serve in meeting the licensure requirement for as long as it remains valid. Failure to maintain an active licensure status shall violate the

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conditional employment.

Experience :

Certifications, Skills and Licenses :