Counselor ( City of Pembroke Pines Senior Center)

FC SERVICES LLC • Pembroke Pines, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor will be responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities as directed by the Community Services Administrator. They will be responsible for the care of assigned patients and will provide group, individual, and family therapies. The Counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the needs of clients and direct them to appropriate services and resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work is required. Considerable experience in group and individual counseling as well as social work experience with the geriatric population is desired.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Special work techniques and practices, case-management and resource development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, the general public, and the senior clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Community Services Administrator for work assignments, and other special projects as needed.
• Begins, completes, and documents on the initial treatment plan, master treatment plan, integrated diagnostic summary and treatment plan reviews/updates.
• Completes screenings and assessments of new patients.
• Provides supervision and training for Social Work and Mental Health interns in appropriate behavioral health issues related to the elderly population.
• Participates in staffing meetings with administration and shares information with team regarding issues affecting clients .
• Documents in the medical record on an ongoing basis.
• Provides education to patient/family on community resources.
• Works with administration to enhance the overhaul treatment environment.
• Other duties as assigned by Community Services Administrator.

Benefits

• One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time