Integrated Outpatient Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides comprehensive assessments on outpatient clients assuring accurate placement of patients.  Conduct groups, ancillary groups, and level 1 counseling sessions as assigned. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conducts therapy and/or ancillary groups as assigned according to written criteria, policies and procedures. Conduct other groups and individual sessions as assigned.
2. Provides assessments on assigned clients using appropriate testing instruments and biopsychosocial. Applies patient placement criteria to assure appropriate referral of patients within the continuum of care.
3. Prepares timely and accurate records on patients, maintains compliance on medical records audits, maintains accurate census and recordkeeping according to Rimrock, CARF and State standards.
4. Provides individualized treatment plans and therapy services to admitted patients, clinical assessments and determines appropriateness of patients for admission to the assigned outpatient program.
5. Provides educational presentations as scheduled to patients and the public.
6. Coordinates admissions with other departments to assure flow of services to patients being evaluated.
7. Attends, as scheduled, staffing presentations for treatment planning.
8. Coordinates continuing care and assessment referral as needed.
9. Conducts utilization reviews on IOP clients, as needed.
10. Complies with regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
11. Provide relief counseling as needed throughout the organization.
12. Other duties as assigned.

TRAINING:
Baccalaureate degree in Human Services or related field and license as an Addictions Counselor. Must be a licensed Addiction Counselor or eligible for licensing. CPR/First Aid certified.

SKILLS:
Biopsychosocial evaluation skills, ability to administer testing instruments, oral and written communication skills, therapeutic skills, individual and group therapy, scheduling and coordination, and ability to relate to the public and represent Rimrock’s mission. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is indoors in an office environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, frequent use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing, approximately 70% of the time. Approximately 30% or less of the time is spent standing. Normal vision abilities required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS:
Involves everyday risk or discomfort requiring normal safety precautions in an office setting, meeting room and patient care areas. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Will work primarily at the Bozeman location.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.