PPWC Counselor - PRN

## About Nexus Family Recovery Center Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve. At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow. If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you. ## Summary The PPWC Counselor – PRN (part-time, as needed) carries a caseload of clients, provides individual and group therapy, assessments, and educational support for clients with substance use disorders. The counselor will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients in achieving and maintaining recovery, developing coping strategies, and improving their overall well-being. The position requires a working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. ## Essential Duties & Responsibilities **Assessment and Evaluation:** - Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the extent of the client’s substance use disorder, mental health conditions, and any other problem areas. - Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, client goals, and medical/psychosocial factors within 5 service days. - Ensure that treatment plans and interventions are in line with the best practices in the field of substance use treatment. - Regularly reassess client progress and modify treatment plans as necessary. - Prepare Medicaid and MCO concurrent reviews for authorization of continued care. **Individual Counseling:** - Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to clients to address personal challenges related to substance use, co-occurring disorders, and recovery. - Help clients set and achieve recovery goals, develop coping mechanisms, and enhance life skills. - Offer crisis intervention and emotional support as needed, especially during relapses or setbacks. **Group Counseling:** - Facilitate group therapy sessions on topics such as emotional regulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, understanding trauma, and emotional regulation. - Facilitate regular process groups. - Ensure a supportive and non-judgmental environment that fosters trust and open communication among participants. - Monitor group dynamics, guide group conflicts, and encourage participation. **Education:** - Provide psychoeducation to clients about substance use, relapse prevention, the recovery process, anger management, and the effects of substances on physical and mental health. **Documentation and Reporting:** - Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of client interactions, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and any relevant incidents within the required timelines. - Complete intake and discharge summaries and prepare progress reports as required by facility protocols or licensing requirements. - Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in record-keeping and reporting. **Collaboration and Referrals:** - Work closely with other staff and counselors to coordinate care for clients with complex needs. - Provide referrals to additional resources such as support groups, sober living environments, vocational training, and medical or mental health specialists when necessary. **Relapse Prevention and Aftercare:** - Develop and implement relapse prevention plans tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances. - Assist clients with the transition from residential or intensive outpatient care to less intensive aftercare programs. **Advocacy and Support:*…