LISAC/LASAC or LSAT Court-Ordered Services Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

This Licensed Court-Ordered Services Counselor position is responsible to provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy and choice while respecting cultural differences and demonstrating ethical behaviors.
The DUI/DV instructor educates clients about the signs and symptoms of their behavioral disorders, teaches them strategies for controlling their impulses and improving their judgment, and trains them in how to prevent a recurrence or relapse with their behavioral problem.

To meet the needs of our clients with DUI charges, domestic violence charges, and other court-ordered service needs.

• Must have a LISAC, LASAC or LSAT
• Knowledge and understanding of DUI/DV Impulse Control Disorders
• Thorough understanding of group dynamics and group process
• Excellent therapeutic and personal boundaries and ethics
• Ability to perform crisis intervention
• Excellent teaching skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible, compassionate, and caring personality
• Has the ability to set appropriate limits with clients when necessary

Duties:

• Attend group meetings weekly
• Model appropriate communication and leadership skills
• To promote a healthy lifestyle and teach healthy habits to the clients
• Adhere to a consensus model, where every member has a say in the structure of the group
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the individual needs of group members
• Direct the group back to the training materials when necessary. Encourage members to use it as their “guide” to healthy communication and growth
• Limit self-disclosure to information that is of clear benefit to group members
• Have a clear reason before making any contribution or interjection during the meeting
• Address a crisis both within the group and individually while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Direct members to the PHCC office for referrals to individual therapists when necessary
• Maintain contact with the Director regarding the status of the group, including change in meeting dates or times, cancelled meetings, group size, and any other issues or questions regarding the group
• Notify the PHCC office and all group members no less than 24 hours in advance if group is cancelled, except in cases of sudden inclement weather
• Conduct orientation and complete an intake for new members
• Complete monthly reports for the courts
• Ensure that each group member signs in on the Group sign-in Sheet for each week
• Program Outreach is required to maintain continuous stream of clients
• Participates in general office cleaning duties as required
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Complete all necessary paperwork (monthly reports, progress notes, time sheets, orientation paperwork, and intake paperwork). Progress notes and documentation are due within 24 hours of the date of service or next business day.
• Collect group and class fees if required
• Receive clinical oversight from clinical director or licensed behavioral health professional supervisory staff
• Participate in trainings at PHCC main office.