CBT Counselor
About The Position
The CBT Counselor provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions and supports clients through counseling, case management, education, outreach, referrals, and therapeutic activities. The role helps ensure program policies and procedures are followed, maintains client treatment documentation, prepares progress reports as needed, and coordinates with families, community agencies, referral sources, and the criminal justice system when necessary. The counselor is expected to embody WestCare Foundation’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals, and may perform other assigned duties. Work is primarily performed in a professional setting, schools, or communities, with some outdoor activities. The position involves physical activity such as standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Use of computers and telephone systems is required. The employee may need to respond to physically or verbally abusive situations using approved de-escalation techniques. Although routine work does not involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids, potential exposure may be a condition of employment; personal protective equipment will be available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and work effectively in a team environment.
- Adherence to high ethical standards, particularly confidentiality requirements.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test.
- Ability to perform the essential physical and mental duties with or without accommodation, including occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and working under stress in emotionally charged settings.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor adherence to program policies and procedures.
- Facilitate CBT groups and family groups, and assist program clients.
- Deliver individual and group counseling, case management, education, community outreach, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
- Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at community meetings as requested.
- Help facilitate ancillary services, including family support and education groups, continuing care, community-agency networking, and maintaining referral and resource information.
- Supervise maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational and educational activities and other pertinent information.
- Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities.
- Prepare client progress reports when necessary.
- Interact with the criminal justice system and referral sources when necessary.
- Embrace and embody WestCare Foundation’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
