Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, were about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Provides chemical dependency counseling and chemical dependency education for residential, partial and IOP patients and their families; provides case management services; communicating and working with all clinical staff, utilization review specialists, managed care organizations and referral sources.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in a behavioral health related discipline; Masters preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the State of Texas

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

* Five (5) years of experience as a licensed chemical dependency counselor in the United States or
* Masters Degree in a behavioral health-related discipline and at least three (3) years of experience as a chemical dependency counselor and
* Two (2) years of experience of clinical program management in an intensive outpatient, residential or inpatient program setting
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

* Facilitates treatment from the screening process through discharge planning according to the age/needs of the patient population served.
* Facilitates individual sessions, process groups, patient and family education lectures, recording all pertinent patient information including individual and family sessions, Master Treatment Plan updates, and any other significant incidents daily.
* Participates in crisis management, motivational interviewing, life skills training, working directly with Employee Assistance Professionals, attending Return to Work meetings, and all corresponding paperwork.
* Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
* Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
* Other duties as assigned.