Counselor

Centre For Neuro Skills•Bakersfield, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As a Counselor, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment. The Staff Counselor provides therapy and guidance to patients and family members as a part of total patient care. Work is full-time during the weekdays, Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional weekend and/or night work. Work is primarily at the clinic with occasional work at the residential site or in the community.

Requirements

Educational Background: Master's Degree and appropriate state licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field of study is required.
Work Experience: 2 years of experience in acute care or rehabilitation is preferred.
Demonstrate a capacity for and interest to absorb a global knowledge of medical and clinical rehabilitation aspects relating to traumatic brain injury.

Responsibilities

Provides counseling and guidance to patients and family members as a part of total patient care. Ability to communicate with people of different backgrounds and abilities is required.
Tests and evaluates patients. The major focal areas are adjustment to disability, self-worth, motivation, family issues, transitional reactions, sexuality, and social behavior. Requires visual and auditory ability to administer tests.
Sets counseling goals and management plans for assigned patients and develops and implements an individual treatment program for each assigned patient. Reviews and revises programs as deemed necessary. Requires ability to make decisions based on patients' needs. Must be able to evaluate situations as they occur and act upon the best solution for the good of staff, patients and self.
Assists patients' families with the adjustment process. Actively involves the families in the family therapy as well as the patients' rehabilitation. Ability to hear, understand and communicate with people of various backgrounds and ability levels.
Performs reporting procedures.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off to relax and recharge.
Extended Sick Leave: Take the time you need to recover with extended sick leave.
Insurance: Access to PPO medical, dental, life, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire. Employment includes annual enrollment in One Medical (https://www.onemedical.com/ [https://www.onemedical.com/]) with telehealth also available through the company health plan.
Paid Holidays: Celebrate with 9-10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day.
401(k) Plan: Plan for your future with our company matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Professional License Reimbursement: Get reimbursed for your professional license fees.
Continuing Education Assistance: Pursue further education with our continuing education assistance program, if applicable.
Daily Pay: access your earnings immediately after you complete your shift!
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