What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Counselor - Crisis Stabilization position at Mount Rogers Community Services Board?
Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Recovery Counselor provides support and clinical training to youth in a short-term, sub-acute crisis stabilization unit. The Recovery Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing intervention strategies, as well as leading individual and group support classes to assist in recovery. Provides education, empowerment, and support to the individuals in the unit. Collects data and provide accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards. Provides crisis intervention services as needed. Facilitates and obtains information necessary to admit and discharge individuals from the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides individualized support and training services to youth meeting criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit in order to promote recovery and meet the program goal of reducing reliance on more restrictive inpatient services.
- Develops and implements intervention strategies through individualized service plans. Leads individual and group training classes to assist in recovery. Monitors the clinical effectiveness of counseling approaches used in the program.
- Collects and maintains data and provide accurate documentation appropriate to the needs of individuals served in accordance with all regulatory and Licensure standards while complying with confidentiality regulations.
- Provides case management services to individuals who meet eligibility criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit; person in the position determines needs and develops treatment goals based upon assessment.
- Lead clinical coordinator for services delivered to individuals; person makes referrals and provide advocacy as needed.
- Actively participates in meetings such as supervision and staffing meetings, and committees as assigned; utilizing these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making. Provides clinical supervision to staff regarding recovery, interventions and outcomes.
- Assists the Program Manager as needed with discharge planning, including liaison and crisis services, referrals, discharge summaries, medication procedures, and follow up services.
- Provides crisis intervention and emergency case management services when necessary, following MRCSB crisis procedures.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Will complete other job tasks as assigned by Program Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental difficulties symptomology.
- Knowledge of treatment modalities and case management approaches, such as service coordination, behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, and discharge planning.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and procedures.
- Ability to implement and lead individual and group training sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination.
- Knowledge of mental health, intellectual/developmental difficulties, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines
- Basic computer skills
Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's degree in Human Services field required.
Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse disabilities.
