About the Role
The Clinician (Primary Counselor) provides comprehensive clinical services to adults in substance use treatment at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) level of care. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating therapy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support clients in their recovery journey. The Clinician uses evidence-based practices, DSM-5 and ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention techniques to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5 and ASAM criteria.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans and discharge plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Complete weekly progress notes, treatment documentation, safety plans, discharge summaries, and all required clinical records.
- Provide crisis intervention utilizing non-violent crisis intervention techniques and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, admissions staff, and external providers to coordinate comprehensive client care.
- Conduct collateral communication with referral sources and community providers to support continuity of care.
- Assist clients experiencing treatment resistance through therapeutic engagement and AMA prevention interventions.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Joint Commission, HHSC, and organizational policies.
- Participate in staff meetings, clinical supervision, required trainings, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Active Texas clinical license required (LPC, LPC-Associate, LCDC, LCDC-I, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMFT-Associate).
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health, trauma, mental health, or substance use disorders.
- Experience providing individual counseling, treatment planning, and case management services.
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and ASAM placement criteria.
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Strong written, verbal, and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
- Experience working in residential or outpatient substance use treatment programs.
- Experience with Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services.
- Knowledge of 12-Step recovery principles.
- Experience conducting crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments.
- Familiarity with Joint Commission and Texas HHSC standards.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams and insurance documentation requirements.
Skills
- Advanced behavioral health knowledge to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Strong clinical documentation skills for regulatory, accreditation, and insurance compliance.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for therapeutic relationships and team collaboration.
- Crisis intervention techniques.
- Trauma-informed care approaches.
- Evidence-based therapeutic approaches (CBT, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention).
- Organizational skills.
- Time management skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Ethical, compassionate, and client-centered care.
Location
- Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- Master's degree
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
About the Company
- Bradford Health Services is a Great Place To Work® certified company that prioritizes supporting its team.
- The company fosters a culture rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.
- Bradford Health Services is committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive and rewarding workplace.
- The company invests in its people by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
