Counselor Masters

Duties and responsibilities

Intake:

• Introduction of clinician to the minor within 48 hours of admission.
• If needed, provide the PSA orientation to minors within 48 hours of admission into the program and acknowledgement.
• If needed, upload PSA orientation acknowledgment document in the UAC portal and files in case file within required timeframes.
• Monitor treatment progress for cases of in-patient hospitalization through visitations.

Assessments:

• Conduct the Risk Assessments within 72 hours of admission as specified by regulatory body and follows reporting. requirements for any       reported Sexual Abuse within ORR Custody.
• Responsible for the completion of a Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of admission and files in the case file.
• Complete the screening tools within 5 days of admission.
• Complete the Mental Health and Trafficking sections of the Case Review within 30 days of admission, unless there is any follow up.

Services Delivery:

• Provide at a minimum 1 weekly individual therapeutic sessions.
• Provide and participates at a minimum in 2 weekly group sessions.
• Provide family sessions, as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention services, as needed.
• Actively participate in case staffing and other required meetings.
• Communicate with the medical coordinators to set Psychiatric appointments when needed.
• Staff, review and document One on One Supervision for minors in caseload.

Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting

• Complete Behavioral Contracts, and Safety Plans, as needed.

• Maintain proper documentation by filing and uploading weekly the following documents that include but are not limited to clinical notes, group notes, family sessions, behavior contracts, and safety plans. Documents must be uploaded in the portal system according to timeframes specified by ORR, Catholic Charities and COA Accreditation.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Perform PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participate with ongoing safety inspections
• Participate monthly in the fire drill
• Complete and submit timely and accurate Significant Incident Reports, CIP, Addendums, reporting and any other required documentation as per Catholic Charities guidelines, state licensing requirements, ORR and PREA requirements and COA Standards.
• Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.

Additional Duties:

• Participate in all related trainings, in-services, and staff meetings as required by COA and funding /licensing sources and other trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Incumbent will comply with all policies, procedures and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings and some weekends.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current program needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Available after hours in special circumstances or as requested by your supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• The work is usually sedentary, but may require long periods of standing, walking and /or bending and some light lifting. The work is mostly performed in a secure office setting.
• Travel locally and out of state if needed.

Educational & Experiential Requirements:  

• Master's degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or Master's degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement, or
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.