Counselor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions as scheduled and document as required.

Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.

Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.

Provide counseling services to families of patient.

Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.

Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.

Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.

May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with six plus years' experience in counseling field;

OR Bachelor's degree in other field with eight plus years in the counseling field;

OR Master's degree in social or health services field, with four plus years' experience in counseling field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility