What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistance Programs Counselor II position at BayCare?
BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking an Assistance Program Counselor II to join our outstanding and compassionate team in Clearwater! BayCare Behavioral Health is the largest full-service, community-based health care system in the Tampa Bay area. We provide a full range of comprehensive services for mental health and addiction issues tailored to meet the need of children, adults, and families. We offer a variety of services in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, and Hernando counties.
- Facility: BayCare Behavioral Health
- Location: Clearwater
- Status: Full-time, Exempt: Yes
- Shift Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Weekend Work: Yes
- On Call: No
The Assistance Program Counselor II:
- Is a Master's level licensed provider.
- While working in a call center environment at times, the AP Counselor II quickly and efficiently gathers basic demographic information, conducts an assessment of the individual's needs, determines level of risk and safety, makes referrals to providers, and when needed makes recommendations or forwards information to assist member in obtaining needed resources.
- The AP Counselor II provides brief solution-focused counseling when caller is in crisis and other services as needed, is knowledgeable about community resources, and maintains appropriate documentation of all contacts according to department procedures.
- The AP Counselor II is able to provide on-site services as needed, including counseling, risk assessment, and adverse incident debriefing and support.
BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including: benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Required Certification/License:
- LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC
Required Education:
- Master's in Behavioral Health or related - Required
Experience:
- 3 years of Behavioral Health related experience
- Preferred - 3 years in Employee Assistance Programs or 3 years call center experience
Come join our wonderful team!
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