What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor position at Amergis?
The Unlicensed Social Worker/Counselor/Mental Health Clinician provides counseling to patient’s in a variety of settings including medical facilities, hospitals, clinics, learning centers and other organizations that are in need of assistance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contract requirements
- The Counselor may possess an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing or other Human Development Major
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Counselors are entry level, they do progress notes, treatment plans but not individual counseling, not meeting 1 on 1. Run Milu activities (run exercise groups, assist with group work). Intervening with crisis, responsible for practicing and learning coping skills, bathing and toileting. MHT’s are not able to write progress notes or run Milu activities but they do assist with them.
Successful candidates have a working knowledge of diagnoses and symptoms, have inpatient psychiatric experience or level 4 residential experience
They have to do physical restraints, so they need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Group focused and therapeutic focused when they move up in the facility.
The patient population is Predominately children 5-18, 1 young adult ages 16-28. Most patients have significant trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders, behavioral. Can be very physical – they get CPI training during orientation to combat against this
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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