What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supportive Counselor position at Necco?
Founded over 20 years ago, Necco is one of the largest providers of child welfare services in the nation. It is currently operating offices in 4 states and is rapidly growing. Necco provides a host of services including foster care and adoption, behavioral health, and other community based services designed to support and empower children and their families.
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.
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 Case Management services, as well as individual, group/family therapy services with Clinical Supervision
- 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 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart
- Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
- Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure
Position Qualifications
- Currently in Master’s Degree Program, with emphasis in Social Work or Professional Mental Health Counseling field, with current/ability to obtain Provisional License (CT/SWT.)
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. LSW or LPC (Ohio only)
- 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)
