Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to strategically, logically, and realistically analyze, evaluate and develop solutions for client’s rehabilitation needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with individuals of all ages, ethnicity, education, and work experience.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and all regulations regarding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Exhibits professionalism and a friendly demeanor, and is a positive representative of the company over the phone and in person.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with computers and technology as needed to input clinical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple clients and scheduling.
• Reliable, ethical, and honest work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients regularly and consistently to work on client goals (six times a month for adults, four times a month for minors).
• Develop and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) with clients to outline goals for recovery.
• Conduct regular in-home or community based client visits to provide individualized case management, counseling, coaching, and skills training as needed.
• Link clients to government and community resources as needed, and assist in clients obtaining those resources.
• Ensure client maintenance of physical and mental health and well-being.
• Support client cooperation with treatment recommendations from other providers (therapy, medication management, medical appointments, etc.), and maintain communication with those providers.
• Provide and/or coordinate transportation to and from scheduled appointments.
• Complete all documentation including but not limited to, notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews, in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Report regularly to the immediate supervisor, and engage in supervision and training.
• Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.
• Communicate regularly and consistently with staff members and its affiliate organizations in regards to scheduling, documentation, and client care.
• Maintain scheduled client appointments based on agreed-upon schedule.
• Assist with mental health emergencies as needed.
• Be a positive representative of the organization by upholding standard messaging and its brand to clients, internal and external providers, referring partners, community affiliates, and any other external third party.
• Attend scheduled meetings and trainings on-time as assigned; or make efforts to communicate any tardiness or absenteeism. Such meetings include (but are not limited to): Company-wide staff meetings, Assigned trainings or forums, Clinical Supervisions, Check-ins with supervisors and management, Appointments with clients, providers, or external partners.