Supportive Counselor

We are a social enterprise that is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageous mutants, and passionate pragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys!

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a career as a Supportive Counselor. This role will assist with

clients and their treatment team to help the client reach their goals. This role could be seeing

clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:

Caseload Management & Productivity

· Assist with Clinical Intakes and ensure medical necessity is met

· Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and need

· Provide Supportive Counseling and Target Case Management services

· Meet or exceed billable hours

· Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations

· Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes

· Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.

· Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)

Data Entry

· Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner

· Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process

· Learn and execute Necco’s core software applications

Crisis Prevention/Risk Management

· Conduct safety planning, as needed

· Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner

Leadership and Development

· Participate in clinical and/or billing supervision

· Maintain provisions of professional license and/or certification

· Collaborate with the treatment team

· Maintain training with clinical team members on strategies for mental health issues

Corporate Citizen

· Practice ruthless pragmatism

· Engage in peer to peer feedback

· Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles

· Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smart

· Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard

· Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Position Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health and/or substance abuse services and working on Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

· Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverage

· Training and Travel willingness

· Successful completion of all required criminal background checks

· Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.