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  • Omaha, NE


  • Permanent

  • Full-time

Our client is seeking a licensed (LADC/PLADC) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Counselor to join their team. The selected individual will be responsible for providing care to individuals who require more intensive services. Perks with this opportunity is a condensed work schedule (Monday-Thursday) while still receiving full-time benefits; coupled with potential for an additional monthly incentive!

Key Accountabilities

  • Performs timely and thorough professional quality assessments in accordance with Criminal Justice System requirements; that result in a broad picture of treatment needs (adults and youth). Make proper referral for co-occurring disorders, trauma issues, and medical conditions when appropriate.
  • Clinical diagnosis, assessments, treatment plan, and progress notes are congruent and adhere to best practices and quality standards of care.
  • Assist in development of individualized treatment plans; matching type and intensity to client needs.
  • Document symptoms, course of treatment, provide comprehensive clinical services and referrals for co-occurring disorders and trauma issues.
  • Provide crisis intervention services to stabilize clients and work collaboratively with clients to effectively address substance abuse issues or possible referral for MH services.
  • Identifies, provides, and/or arranges for case management services ensuring quality continuum of care.
  • Provides consultation and education to fellow staff, businesses, or community agencies in regards to clinical issues. Maintains good public relations and develops cooperative working associations, by understanding the values and roles of staff/professions internally and externally.
  • Utilize all Outcome Measures in development or revision of a treatment plan.
  • Functions within the appropriate licensure scope of practice, and maintains license in good standing.

Job Expectations

  • Maintain a caseload of 900 billable hours per fiscal year for full time employees and 900-1000 clinical hours for dual credentials.
  • Understand and perform requirements of the “Twelve Core Functions of the Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor” as designated by the State of Nebraska.
  • Assist and participate in program planning, development, and implementation as requested by the substance abuse director or other leadership staff.
  • Maintain Performance Improvement Standards. Counselor will implement performance improvement strategies from peer review, evaluations, or other sources.
  • Participate in community activities, educational opportunities, and consultative programs.
  • Attend and/or participate in agency All-Staff meetings and Service Center meetings.
  • Adhere to the ethical codes of their profession and to those set forth in the Personnel Handbook, including client confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be sensitive to all cultural and ethnic differences.
  • Work cooperatively with billing and /or other support staff to assist in client payments and voucher reimbursements for financial operations.
  • Maintain good standing with licensure division and Criminal Justice System standards by completing criminogenic training/hours to meet the CEU licensure requirement for adults (12 CEU every two years) and Youth (6 CEU every two years).
  • Provide quality and timely emergency services by phone, face-to-face, hospital, or jail-based services as scope of practice allows and refer client for proper assistance.
  • Complete accurate and timely crisis paperwork documenting all crisis activities that occur.
  • Provide/return emergency phone calls during business hours as needed.
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