Detox Counselor Part Time

Who We Are

The purpose of Nova Recovery Center is to remove personal barriers through the
blending of recovery and clinical methods, giving everyone the opportunity to be
successful in recovery. The Nova Recovery Center residential drug and alcohol
rehabilitation program is designed to close the recovery circle and increase overall
sober success rates with the individualized continuum of care plans.

Treating Addiction at its Core

At Nova, we believe addiction treatment should treat more than just your symptoms.
Addiction is a deeply rooted disease—one that is almost always a result of a much
larger problem. The emotions, history, and attitudes behind your behaviors need to be
resolved so both your mind and body can heal.
Our treatment program consists of a variety of methodologies that create a solid
foundation on which to build your recovery. Our process is also completely fluid, which
allows us to individualize each program in a way that focuses on your growth, meets
your needs, and leads you to long-lasting recovery.

Serving the Community
Our staff is passionate about helping people, but we are not limited to the walls of our
facility. Nova is proud to support local causes we believe will better our community.
Among other organizations, we’ve supported the Burning Tree Foundation, Texas
Lutheran University, and local volunteer networks.
We also believe in the importance of exhibiting our own health and positive attitudes
through kindness and understanding. Nova team members strive to be role models that
clients can look up to, both in and outside of work.

Working as a Team
Our multidisciplinary treatment teams are made up of highly experienced professionals
who specialize in treating substance abuse and mental health disorders. We work
together with each other, with clients, and with families to help people overcome their
emotional roadblocks so they can live healthier, happier lives. Because we truly care
about our clients and will do what it takes to lead them to their recovery goals, we offer
affordable and customizable rehabilitation programs that can be maintained on a
long-term basis.

Rewarding Careers
Just as we are passionate about leading our clients in living happy, healthy lives, we
also value the happiness of our employees. Nova Recovery Center offers rewarding,
life-changing careers that allow our staff members to be a part of something much
bigger than themselves.

Summary/Objective

The Primary Counselor is responsible for milieu management and evening program activities under the direction of the Executive Director. Provide supervision of interns if assigned. Facilitate program services, including intake, admission, and discharge, as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Demonstrates competence in treatment team responsibilities by:

a. Attending and participating in a team meeting at beginning of shift as scheduled.

b. Assisting with training new staff, and

c. Providing support to shift staff in the use of information systems.

2. Demonstrates competence in managing therapeutic milieu by:

a. Facilitating groups as assigned and documenting client participation;

b. Providing crisis and/or supportive counseling, as needed;

c. Greeting new clients and orienting them to campus as requested by Management

d. Assist with ASA (against staff advice) prevention and intervention, identifying early warning signs, and accessing all resources.

3. Demonstrates competence in clinical documentation by:

a. Completing all chart notes within 72 hours of service delivery, utilizing DAP format, as appropriate and

b. Charting all process groups, didactic groups, individual counseling sessions, significant client interactions, and collateral contacts, as required.

4. Demonstrates competence in-effective communication by:

a. Receiving the verbal report from the outgoing shift at beginning of each shift.

b. Completing incident reports as required and notifying appropriate administration when necessary;

c. Notifying the leadership team of exceptional client situations.

d. Ability to receive and understand verbal and written instructions; and

5. Demonstrates competence in effectively managing shift personnel by:

a. Working with the Executive Director to assure adequate staffing is maintained during the week to effectively handle work demand;

b. Appointing proper personnel to be in charge during personal absences from work and communicating who is in charge to the supervisor.

c. Notifying immediate supervisor of scheduled or emergency time off promptly;

d. Effectively and promptly reporting potential disciplinary issues to the Leadership team; and

e. Understanding and strictly adhering to policies regarding sexual or other harassment and violence in the workplace and immediately report any suspicions or knowledge of violations to the Executive Director.

6. Demonstrates competence in individual counseling by:

a. Creating an atmosphere of trust;

b. Utilizing effective listening skills;

c. Providing respectful confrontation of behavior, attitudes;

d. Identifying roadblocks to sobriety; and

e. Utilizing techniques appropriate to the age and/or special needs of the client.

7. Demonstrates competence in group counseling by:

a. Utilizing effective listening skills;

b. Creating and maintaining group cohesiveness;

c. Utilizing group structure to focus on addiction issues and promote change;

d. Utilizing techniques appropriate to age and/or special needs of group members

8. Demonstrates competence in clinical supervision as assigned or warranted by:

a. Being an effective listener;

b. communicating status of situations in question, needs, and accomplishments;

c. Directing others respectfully and appropriately.

d. Providing feedback that can be utilized to improve performance;

e. Ability to see a situation from several viewpoints and identify appropriate responses; and

f. Giving guidance to staff about confidentiality and ethical issues

9. Demonstrates competence in supervising interns or students by:

a. Providing instruction on didactic group presentations;

b. Providing instruction on all aspects of client care in compliance with Counselor Intern Program Guidelines; and

c. Involving interns in clinical duties

10. Demonstrates competence in assessment by:

a. Identifying how chemical dependency has impacted life areas;

b. Creating an atmosphere supportive of self-disclosure by the client

c. Understanding biological dimensions of chemical dependency;

d. Understanding cultural factors that impact addiction and recovery;

e. Understanding the impact that age, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic origin have on treatment needs;

f. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; and

g. Evaluating the risk of self-harm, suicide, and violence

11. Demonstrates competence in the use of information systems by:

a. Maintaining a skill level appropriate for current job duties;

b. Retrieving and sending emails;

c. Properly using network access and following all computer policies and procedures;

d. Accurately documenting all pertinent information in the Best Notes system or hard copy chart, as applicable.

12. Demonstrates competence in the Safety Procedures of Nova Recovery Center.

13. Arranges for coverage of responsibilities before being “off duty” by submitting a written request for time off to the Executive Director at least two weeks in advance.

14. Maintains confidentiality in all matters about clients, staff, and any other information this position may be privy to.

15. Acts as a representative of Nova Recovery LLC at work and in the community by representing a favorable image of the Company to all outside contacts with courteous and tactful behavior towards clients, visitors, and other staff.

16. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.

17. Dress in an appropriate manner according to the dress code.

18. Ability to work well under pressure

19. Responsible for being at work on time, per the established department schedule.

20. Practices in compliance with the Code of Ethical Conduct

21. Maintains licensing requirements and provides documentation of this to the Company.

22. Completes required in-service training and continuing education within the required timelines.

23. Complies with all applicable Nova Recovery Policies and Procedures

24. All other duties and/or special projects as assigned by management

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires long periods of sitting, periodic standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. This position requires lifting and/or moving items up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, and hours of work are Monday through Friday for the intensive outpatient and sober living departments and Monday through Sunday for the Residential Department. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. for the IOP and sober living departments and 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the Residential department, or as scheduled by the Manager. Must be available to work as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Travel

This position may travel to other Nova locations in the State of Texas.

Required Education and Experience

A high school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Must be licensed as an LCDC or other Qualified Credentialed Counselor. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Must maintain a license in good standing with the licensing agency.

General Qualifications

Basic knowledge is required in the following areas: the relapsing nature of substance disorders; family dynamics; DSM criteria for psychiatric disorders commonly occurring with substance use disorders; the basic pharmacology and neurophysiology of addiction and dual disorders; and 12 step programs. Basic computer skills are required. Must have an understanding of the chemical dependency treatment setting, the philosophy of care, and a strong working knowledge of the 12-step recovery process. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with other departments within the Nova Recovery LLC programs. Ability to be a self-starter with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Detox Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• LCDC (Preferred)
• Substance Abuse Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person