Assessment Counselor
About The Position
The Assessment Counselor provides therapeutic interventions to foster personal growth and resilience in clients with behavioral health diagnoses. The role involves ongoing assessment of client needs, accurate documentation, and development of personalized growth plans. The counselor makes decisions about implementing interventions and adjusting treatment plans based on client progress. The position engages with clients and families, conducts service intakes, creates individualized care plans, connects clients with resources, documents services, monitors treatment progress, and provides community support, care coordination/case management, and crisis intervention.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a Human Services field.
- Licensure eligibility required.
- One year of experience.
- Knowledge of community geography and community and agency resources.
- Skill in interviewing, assessment, and counseling.
- Proficiency in customer service techniques and resolving client issues.
- Advanced problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with digital communication systems, including Electronic Health Records.
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and form diagnoses using standardized tools and methodologies.
- Expertise in virtual communication platforms.
- Strong analytical skills in evaluating individual needs and resources.
Responsibilities
- Engage with newly assigned clients and their families, documenting contact within two business days of referral.
- Conduct intake for clients entering services, ensure they understand all forms, and obtain required signatures.
- Develop individualized care plans that are person centered, family centered, and service centered.
- Assist clients in linking with internal and external resources identified in service plans.
- Maintain documentation of services provided and submit it for review as required.
- Monitor client progress in treatment and participate in service plan reviews.
- Provide community support, care coordination/case management, and crisis intervention services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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Job Type
Full-time
