IICAPS Counselor- IICAPS- 7396
About The Position
The IICAPS Counselor provides community-based clinical, case management, and case coordination services to children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 who have a history of or are at risk of hospitalization. The program aims to stabilize and maintain children in their homes and communities, develop strength-based assessments and treatment plans, and improve their relationships within their school, family, and community. The counselor supports intake, evaluations, assessments, referrals, and information releases; explains program completion requirements and client rights and responsibilities; and provides individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling. The role uses IICAPS model tools and principles, helps clients and families practice skills, and supports symptom understanding and management. The counselor maintains family and collateral contacts, involves natural supports in treatment and discharge planning, and provides case management, clinical, and crisis intervention support in collaboration with the assigned therapist and supervisor. The position also arranges aftercare services, provides trauma-sensitive and culturally competent care, documents services and contacts in the EHR, enters computer data accurately, and participates in team meetings and agency trainings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services.
- Experience working with children who have behavioral health issues and their families.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Attend all required program trainings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in home and community environments.
- At least two years of experience in a mental health setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist team members with client intake information, evaluations, assessments, referrals, and releases of information.
- Inform clients and families about program completion requirements and clients’ rights and responsibilities.
- Provide individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling.
- Use model tools and complete discharge summaries with clients and families.
- Apply IICAPS model concepts and principles to help clients understand and manage symptoms.
- Provide opportunities for clients and families to practice skills.
- Maintain family and collateral contacts to support quality, client-centered services.
- Assess and involve natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes.
- Provide case management, clinical, and crisis intervention support as indicated, collaborating with the assigned therapist and supervisor during crises.
- Arrange aftercare clinical and non-clinical services.
- Demonstrate competency in child development and provide trauma-sensitive and culturally competent care.
- Use the EHR to document services, client and collateral contacts, and appointments.
- Ensure accurate computer data entry.
- Participate as a full team member and attend required model meetings and agency trainings.
- Perform other duties related to the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at local colleges and universities.
- Career development opportunities and a free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
- Annual wellness stipend.
- Free premium Calm app subscription.
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee appreciation and involvement opportunities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
