Counselor II
About The Position
Essential Job Duties Include: Assess patient's state and extent of chemical use or psychotic state. Conduct psychological assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus. Develop and implement a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of the treatment team. Communicate with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress. Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes or mental health practitioners. Conduct didactic and other appropriate patient groups and document group notes for each patient. Conduct family sessions as needed to help patient and patient's family understand mental illness and/or addictive disease. Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs. Provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls
Responsibilities
- Assess patient's state and extent of chemical use or psychotic state.
- Conduct psychological assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus.
- Develop and implement a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of the treatment team.
- Communicate with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress.
- Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes or mental health practitioners.
- Conduct didactic and other appropriate patient groups and document group notes for each patient.
- Conduct family sessions as needed to help patient and patient's family understand mental illness and/or addictive disease.
- Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs.
- Provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
