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.

We back that commitment with meaningful benefits. Full-time employees receive fully covered health insurance premiums — no cost to you for your own coverage. Coverage is also available to dependents at a cost. Additionally, clinical and medical staff are eligible for student loan reimbursement through our HRSA-approved site designation, making Nexus an exceptional opportunity for those carrying the weight of graduate or professional school debt.

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 Outpatient Counselor carries a caseload of clients, provides individual and group therapy, assessments, and educational support for clients with substance use disorders. The Outpatient 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:

• Act as an advocate for clients within the healthcare system and community resources.
• Support clients in navigating insurance, legal matters, or housing issues as they pertain to their recovery journey.

Compliance and Ethics:

• Adhere to all applicable laws, ethical standards, and professional guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting laws.

• Other duties within the organization as assigned.