What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR position at Community Correction Association?
OVERVIEW:
The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for facilitating individual and group sessions with residents requiring mental health and substance abuse disorder counseling. Associated paperwork for the program is to be completed and submitted, per agency record-keeping requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative
Submits monthly reports and plans of action on any deficits noted.
Meets weekly with case managers to review assigned resident progress and/or problems and provides guidance on the same.
Attends treatment team meetings as needed to discuss resident progress and concerns.
Meets as needed with case managers to review assigned resident progress and/or problems.
Meets with Clinical Director weekly in regards to required clinical supervision.
PROGRAM/ACTIVITIES:
Direct Services
Provides individual, and group counseling services when clinically indicated.
Provides as-needed diagnostic assessments of adults as appropriate.
Provides crisis intervention services as needed and clinically indicated.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in counseling, social work or other related field required.
Licensure with the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board as a L.P.C. or L.S.W., or higher
Prior experience in mental health and substance abuse services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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