Behavioral Health Counselor (Residential Corrections
About The Position
Position Summary: Responsible for providing individual and/or group counseling as defined by license. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients. Develop comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license. Position Description: Perform counseling, psychosocial intervention and treatment under close supervision Maintain caseload and utilization by maintaining regular contact with clients Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methods Maximize treatment outcomes by using approved counseling methods for individual, family, or group sessions. Conduct assessments (including dependent diagnosis) to develop an accurate diagnostic summary/service plan. Use approved interviewing and observation techniques/instruments to assist with assessment. Utilize clinical knowledge and training to recognize when medical referral is appropriate and to understand psychotropic medications, side effects and related diagnoses. Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software. Assure documentation is in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and best clinical practices. Efficiently operate computer to enter, edit and/or retrieve data and to produce reports and documentation. Effectively works as a team member, including participating in all required trainings, ensure the safety of others and participate in Peer Review/CQI proces Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful manner
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Be adaptive, flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and program
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing tasks
- Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM-V/ICD-10 diagnosis
- Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least one of the following licenses: LSW or LPC
Nice To Haves
- 2 – 5 years clinical counseling experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and/or group counseling as defined by license
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients
- Develop comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license
- Perform counseling, psychosocial intervention and treatment under close supervision
- Maintain caseload and utilization by maintaining regular contact with clients
- Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methods
- Maximize treatment outcomes by using approved counseling methods for individual, family, or group sessions.
- Conduct assessments (including dependent diagnosis) to develop an accurate diagnostic summary/service plan
- Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software
- Assure documentation is in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and best clinical practices
- Efficiently operate computer to enter, edit and/or retrieve data and to produce reports and documentation
- Effectively works as a team member, including participating in all required trainings, ensure the safety of others and participate in Peer Review/CQI proces
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
