What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Field of Hope Community Campus?
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
Qualifications
- At least one of these required: CT, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LSW, or LISW
- The ability to assess an individual's need for clinical services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and referral sources.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
- Knowledge of state and national certification and regulatory standards.
- Strong work ethic, dependable, able to work well with others, good communication skills, organized, and good attitude.
- Working knowledge of office computer programs, willingness to learn EHR programs.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Valid Ohio driver's license and auto insurance.
- Pass BCI and FBI check.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
- Assess patient's risk of suicide
- Evaluate the client's physical or mental condition based on a review of client information.
- Collaborate with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crises.
- Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
- Must possess and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
- Must complete accurate and timely documentation, capable of meeting deadlines.
- Effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Arrange for, and assist clients with inpatient hospitalization, financial, social, transportation, and medical management (case management).
- Responsible for utilization of Protective Health Information regarding past, present
- and future agency population and clients.
- Carry out duties that are necessary to the general practice of the agency.
- Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor or Executive Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25