What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor II - Assertive Community Treatment position at Lake County?
The Counselor II is a valuable member of our (ACT) Assertive Community Treatment team who is responsible for evaluating and assessing clients. Plans and implements a treatment plan with clients on assigned caseloads. Conducts case management, individual, group, and family counseling, outreach, education, monitoring, referral, linkage, follow-ups, and documentation.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who
- Focuses on client empowerment evidence-based or adopted best practices in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs.
- Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
- Attends staffings with Nursing Homes, Court Services, schools, agencies, and others, as necessary.
- Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:00pm)
- Maintains regular contact with an active caseload- most of which is conducted in client’s homes and in the community.
- Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment. Provides Substance Abuse treatment for dual-diagnosed clients.
- Consult with the supervisor regarding the transfer/placement of a client to another level of service, as needed.
- Assists clients in obtaining public entitlements, housing, community resources, etc.
- Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.
- Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.
- Performs initial assessments of clients after they have been deemed appropriate for participation in the program.
- Provide education and direction to clients, family members, and/or significant others.
- Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
- Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or
- Bachelor’s in any field and two (2) years’ experience, or
- High School diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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