What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Mental Health Counselor position at Child & Family Service?
Job description The ACCS Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing daily monitoring and support to clients admitted to the ACCS. The Mental Health Counselor will also work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide immediate short-term support to individuals suffering from an acute psychiatric episode. ACCS is a 24 hour program which is composed of three shifts : 1st (7am- 3pm), 2nd (3-11pm) and 3rd (11p-7am) , including weekends and holidays. There is a \$1 differential for 3rd shift or weekend shifts. Available Shifts : 2ND SHIFT (3PM-11PM) THURSDAY-SATURDAY HS Diploma / GED - \$19.00 per hour / Bachelor\'s Degree - \$20.50 per hour \$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include : Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Qualifications : High School Diploma, Associates or Bachelors Must be at least 21 years old Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation Ability to work within a culturally diverse and inclusive environment Strong problem solving and decision making abilities Ability to communicate about / with the clients served in a manner which promotes their growth, human rights, and integration into the community Responsibilities : The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency?s needs. Participates in treatment planning under the direction of clinical and nursing staff Participate in discharge planning by identifying needed referrals and completing them Maintains client confidentiality at all times Assist in assessment of client behavior Run both activity and therapeutic groups during their shift Assist in both the admission and discharge process Records progress notes in client?s charts every shift Assist clients in activities of daily living, as necessary Assist in meal preparation Help client in filling out MBY / Disability forms Provide daily upkeep to the unit Ability to move quickly in responding to emergencies Cross-trained in the policies, procedures and working with youth on YCCS to assist as needed with programmatic needs
Salary : $19 - $21
