What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partial Hospitalization Counselor position at Highland Health Systems?
SUMMARY: Beginning professional work managing cases of chronic mentally ill clients. Work includes counseling, working with families and teaching life management and emotional management skills.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in individual, group and family education and classroom instruction.
2. Provides outreach and follow-up services to clients and families and maintains collateral contacts with appropriate agencies.
3. Completes all required administrative and clinical paperwork.
4. Participates in staff meetings.
5. May handle after hour emergencies.
6. May consult with Medical Director regarding client’s medication and other clinical matters.
7. May maintain the program waiting list and/or organize and conduct a parent/family organization.
8. Responsible for the storage and protection of consumer records.
9. Must be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR certification requires that the employee be able to physically demonstrate that he or she is able to perform the skill on-the-ground (i.e., as in a real-life situation) as specified in HHS policy.
10. Must meet productivity requirements established by the agency.
11. Performs other reasonable, related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, family members, staff and outside agencies.
2. Considerable knowledge of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disturbances.
3. Considerable knowledge of therapeutic techniques and the ability to effectively apply them.
4. Possess a high degree of organizational skills.
5. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with staff and clients in a polite, respectful and dignified manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field from an accredited university.
Valid Alabama Driver's License.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
One-year experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Anniston, AL 36207 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Anniston, AL 36207: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
