What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Counselor position at RIGHT PATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES COMPANY?
$500 Sign-on Bonus After 90days
Right Path Behavioral Health Services is currently hiring for a Community Support Counselor.
Right Path Behavioral Health, LLC (RPBH) is based in Jacksonville, Florida and is your provider of quality behavioral health services. We believe that all people are able to make positive changes in their lives and build resiliency. We strive to enhance and restore the worth and dignity of all individuals in need of treatment. We provide services to children, adolescents and adults who suffer from mental health.
POSITION TITLE: Community Support Counselor
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Community Support Supervisor, the Community support Counselor provides needed services and assistance to clients, in a group setting and/or individual basis. The Community Support Counselor help clients with life skills training and provide emotional support. The Community Support Counselor also documents the time spent with each client on a daily basis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Aids clients in their own homes/program and in the community to teach skills to function safely and independently.
- Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will support the clients’ in meeting their treatment plan goals.
- Recognizes potential crisis and emergency situations, analyzes situations accurately, and develops strategies to deal with such situations i.e. dealing with client’s aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.
- Develop Treatment plans, Treatment plan reviews, Fars and C-Fars for each client in accordance with Medicaid and agency standards.
- Document client progress through DAP notes in electronic filing system.
- Submit completed DAP notes within the allotted schedule set forth by the agency.
- Provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their families as needed.
- Models positive behavior for client to strive towards.
- Attends weekly meetings as scheduled with supervisor on time.
- Produce the designated number of billable per week set forth by the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- A Bachelors’ degree in a Human Services field, from an accredited college/university or be a certified Behavioral Health Technician
- At least one year experience in mental health or related field
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Must be eligible for Level 2 DCF Background Screening approval.
- Must be able to provide own transportation.
- A valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record.
- Must be available and willing to travel to clients
- Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
- Good computer skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS &SKILLS:
- Ability to interact with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to set appropriate boundaries
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other service providers and program clients
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local social service and public assistance programs
COMPENSATION: Based on experience, education, and credentials.
BENEFITS:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Supplemental Insurance
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour $500 Sign-on Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $15 - $17
