Associate Counselor

Job Description :

Responsible for assisting individuals, in accordance with their treatment plan, with mental health and / or substance use disorders to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments under close supervision of a Qualified Addiction Professional.

Essential Job Functions :

• Participate in screening / assessment process under the supervision of licensed / qualified counselor or therapist within appropriate time frames as designated by State Regulatory / CARF / agency standards.
• Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with State Regulatory / CARF guidelines that demonstrate evolution and individualization based on information gathered from assessments under the supervision of licensed / qualified therapist.
• Complete any and all correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Participates in clinical staffing / team meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
• Adhere to weekly direct service provision model.
• Document all the services provided in accordance with State Regulatory / CARF / agency standards. Ensure services are entered within the appropriate time frame, designated format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.
• Ensure that documentation of treatment plans, plan updates and discharge summaries are reviewed and countersigned by a Qualified Addiction Professional.
• Complete any file / charting deficiencies within appropriate time frame.
• Assist clients through transition process and complete any final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
• Complete annual training identified through individualized training plan for a total of 36 hours every 2 years.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies.
• Handle crisis situations as they occur, notifying supervisor when policies dictate.
• Facilitate group counseling, group education, family conferences, and individual sessions with emphasis on examining attitudes, feelings, behaviors that promote recovery, healthy decision making, and improved problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President or the Executive Team Member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Experience and Education Qualifications :

A trainee that meets the requirements for registration, supervision, and professional development as set forth by either :

The Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. : OR

The appropriate board of professional registration with the Department of Economic Development for licensure as a psychologist, professional counselor, or social worker

Illinois Requirements :

development as set forth by the state's appropriate credentialing board

Applicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Applicant must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.

Supervisory Requirements :

None

Employment Requirements :

CPI for Residential programs

Physical Requirements :

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1 / 3 of the time) and / or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.