Counselor Assistant

Pyramid Healthcare•Farmington, CT

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. High Focus Centers in Farmington is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our highly trained staff create individualized, comprehensive and robust treatment plans designed to meet each client’s treatment goals. At High Focus Centers in Farmington we are currently seeking a Counselor Assistant to join our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or related field

Nice To Haves

previous crisis management and counseling experience

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and supports in the implementation of resident treatment planning goals through contact with clients, family, colleagues and other staff.
Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and family members.
Assist individual, family and process group therapy sessions under the direction of the treatment supervisor including preparing materials for sessions.
Participates in recovery topics, life skills groups, and psychoeducational groups.
Manages client files by having all appropriate documents.
Communicating with referral sources and company representatives.
Attends treatment team meetings with psychiatrist and staff.
Participates in community meetings with clients.
Maintains client caseload daily.
Receives phone calls from support staff as necessary regarding client behavioral and emotional needs.
Clerical duties as required for maintenance of client files.
Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment.
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.