Veteran and Family Wellness Program

Provide out-patient counseling to Veterans and their families. The Counselor will utilize a standardized assessment tool to collect clinical information at intake, at completion and include a post–exit survey. The counselor will also work with NVOP case managers to assist in the client’s housing and employment needs. Generate secure and categorized client records in accordance with HIPAA. Provide reports and monitor trends that will promote future funding, expansion, and improvements to the mental health program.

ABOUT THE JOB

These job duties are not all-encompassing of the responsibilities and duties (or other terms) that are required of the employee and may change at any time with or without notice.• Provide out-patient counseling to Veterans and their families with evidence-based therapies.• Responsible for conducting mental health intake, assessments, developing an individualized treatment plan, and scheduling appointments for the plan. • Responsible for providing courses of treatment with CBT, CPT, and PE therapies. • Accountable for running classes, workshops, groups, making treatment referrals to community resources and leading therapy sessions outside of traditional business hours and on weekends. • The Counselor will utilize a standardized assessment tool to collect clinical information at intake, at completion and include a post–exit survey. • The counselor will also work with NVOP case managers to assist in the client’s housing and employment needs.• Responsible for generating secure and categorized client records in accordance with HIPAA. • Accountable for providing reports and monitor trends that will promote future funding, expansion and improvements to the mental health program. • The employee must establish a plan of action to market the program services, deliver numerous presentations aimed at the specific target group of veteran families and be responsible for achieving the enrollments essential to the program success and to target veterans most in need of these services. • Travel will be required for outreach activities and will obligate the employee to use their privately owned vehicle. The program will provide reimbursement for business mileage incurred on official duty. The employee may on occasions also be required to drive company vehicles to perform outreach activities.• This position will be accountable for accomplishing specific and measurable enrollment goals each month. • Confidentiality of client information, donors, team members and the AGIF-NVOP. Such information is to be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.• Responsible for being sensitive to the needs of program participants and must always treat clients with respect and professional care.• Must have an outside supervisor for supervision of license

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide out-patient counseling to Veterans and their families with evidence-based therapies.
• Conduct mental health intake, assessments, develop an individualized treatment plan, and schedule appointments.
• Run classes, workshops, groups, make treatment referrals to community resources and lead therapy sessions outside of traditional business hours and on weekends.
• Generate secure and categorized client records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provide reports and monitor trends that will promote future funding, expansion, and improvements to the mental health program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a Master’s or PhD. Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology.
• Must have a State Associate Clinical License for practice in the State of Texas (LCSW-A, LPC-A or LMFT-A) with completed internship work experience in mental health settings.
• Candidates with documented experience working with veterans or themselves a veteran or veteran spouse preferred.
• Must carry professional liability insurance.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and a current Texas driver’s license at all times.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

JOB REQUIREMENTS• Must have a Master’s or PhD. Degree in Social Work, or Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology. • Must have a State Associate Clinical License for practice in the State of Texas (LCSW-A, LPC-A or LMFT-A) with completed internship work experience in mental health settings. • Candidates with documented experience working with veterans or themselves a veteran or veteran spouse preferred. • Candidates must be willing to attend periodic training as required by the position. • Must carry professional liability insurance • Must have access to reliable transportation • Must have a current Texas driver’s license at all times• Must always have applicable automobile liability insurance• Must pass drug testing and background check• All personnel of the organization must be bondable• Must have an outside supervisor for supervision of license

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Travel reimbursement for business mileage incurred on official duty.
• Program provides opportunities to work with veteran families and contribute to their wellness.

PROGRAM COST

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105 Howard St San Antonio TX 78212