Mental Health Counselor (Full Time/Tues-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 8a-4p)

Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc•Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting mental health assessments, carrying a caseload, development of individual service plans, assisting in the development of a healthy mental state, and overall monitoring of residents’ involvement in implementation of a sober support network. Additionally, this position assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental illness and psychological distresses within the context of the family system.

Requirements

Possesses a relevant license such as a LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMHC-P.
Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field and a minimum of three years’ supervised counseling experience.
Field placement as an intern may be applied to the required counseling experience.
In addition to the qualifications above, a valid New York State driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Provides mental health screening, assessment, treatment planning, individual counseling, group treatment, and family intervention.
Based on program need, will be responsible for carrying a caseload. Facilitates counseling sessions and groups with residents, couples, and family members.
Works with residents to develop and reach treatment goals and revises goals as needed.
Provides residents with realistic crisis and/or safety plans as needed.
Conducts scales with residents to measure any increases or decreases in symptoms and adjusts interventions accordingly.
Coordinates with psychiatrists as needed.
Maintains up-to-date clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge plans.
Corresponds with relevant family members and partner agencies.
Maintains knowledge of treatment modalities that are relevant to the resident population.
Maintains individual case records in compliance with agency policy and licensing authority regulations.
Coordinates services and maintains regular ongoing consultations with other organizations, managed care providers, legal agencies, etc.
Collaborates with other clinical and medical staff members in advocating for residents during Medicaid managed care and insurance company reviews.
Efficiently accesses other necessary services for residents as needed.
Utilizes person-centered care and evidenced-based practices.
Facilitates didactic/treatment phases and process groups.
Supports and encourages resident participation in community self-help groups.
Participates in supervision sessions with supervisor.
Facilitates admissions and orientations of new residents as needed.
Takes precautionary measures to limit transmission of communicable diseases (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis B, TB etc.).
Serves on agency committees as requested.
Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned.
Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.
Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.