Counselor II - Adult CSU SR

JOB SUMMARY

The Counselor II – Crisis Stabilization Unit provides support and clinical counseling to adults in a short-term, sub-acute crisis stabilization unit. Responsible for developing and implementing intervention strategies, as well as facilitating individual and group counseling to assist in recovery. Provide education, empowerment, and support to the individuals in the unit.

Collect data and provide accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards. Will provide crisis intervention services as needed. Will facilitate and obtain information necessary to admit and discharge consumers from the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To provide individual and group counseling services to adults 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. Position will monitor the clinical effectiveness of counseling approaches used in the program.

As a CSU counselor, will develop and implement intervention strategies through certified needs assessment tool. Will collect and maintain data and provide accurate documentation appropriate to the needs of clients served in accordance with all regulatory and Licensure standards while complying with confidentiality regulations.

Will provide case management services to and make appropriate referrals for consumers who meet eligibility criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit; person in the position will determine needs and develop treatment goals based upon assessment. Will assist consumers with housing referrals, applications for long-term treatment, and any other services from which the individual might benefit.

Will provide advocacy for the individual served as needed. In absence of program manager, will serve as team lead on working shift and assist with obtaining insurance authorizations for CSU services. Will serve as CSU representative in court proceedings for TDO hearings held in facility. Will assist program manager with coordination of program referrals, admissions, and maximum utilization of CSU beds.

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. Provide clinical supervision to staff regarding recovery, interventions and outcomes. Assist the Program Manager as needed with Discharge Planning, including liasion and crisis services, referrals, discharge summaries, medication procedures, and follow up services.

Provide crisis intervention and emergency case management services when necessary, following MRCSB crisis procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and ID 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 counseling sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination. Knowledge of mental health, ID, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines Basic computer skills EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED : Master's degree in Human Services field and possess a license or be license-eligible.

Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse disabilities. Must meet Board of Health Professions registration requirements for QMHP (A or C or A-Trainee or C-Trainee). Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer