Guidance counselor Jobs in Laredo tx

Salary : $50,273.60 - $62,857.60 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : B256114-1

Department : Health

Division : LDO Outpatient Grant

Opening Date : 11 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent on availability of grant.

Provides mental health counseling to City residents. Schedules appointments, maintains documentation for counseling sessions, and prepares treatment plan to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts initial clinical assessments on patients and Screens for substance abuse, including physical and mental health status
• Provides mental health counseling and case management services
• Works with clients to overcome and manage different mental and emotional challenges; provides intensive evidence-based treatments to address each client's individual mental health needs.
• Documents and maintains certifications, medical visits, assessments, recommendations, referrals, and outcomes
• Gathers program data of outpatient ambulatory services for clinical quality management
• Serves as advocate for client's rights within the community
• Must successfully complete all AOT training modules within 30 days of initial hire
• Must complete all trainings required of new hires, including any training required by SAMHSA, and AOT, within established timeframes
• Will be required to drive a city vehicle for city business use
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

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Travel

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Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Proof of TB Test / Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required License and Certifications

Valid Licensed Professional Counselor License from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be obtained within 12 months of employment

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled test and / or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

What is your highest level of education?

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide you major / minor :

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in counseling, mental health treatment, or related experience?

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed these duties with : Note : Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process. )

Are you aware and understand that the position you are applying for is a grant funded position that is solely dependent on available funds?

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

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