Mental Health Counselor

Job description:

• Report to the Clinical Manager
• Conduct Assessments
• Determine treatment needs
• Facilitate individual, group and/or family sessions, under supervision
• Conduct initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments
• Work with clients to develop individualized case plans
• Write case notes on clients regarding interactions, behaviors, etc. in a timely and clear, concise manner
• Monitor and document client’s progression with therapy
• Communicate information regarding clients to appropriate staff
• Participate in weekly Treatment Team Meetings
• Act as a liaison for clients with the insurance companies, as requested
• Suggest ways to make programming better for the clients
• Attend and complete yearly training
• Coordinate/communicate with all other departments
• Represent Day One in court when necessary
• All other duties deemed necessary by D1 management Skills Required:
• Organization
• Time Management
• Technology Skills
• Communication and Handling Demanding Situations
• Must have working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Must have Valid Driver’s License Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university
• Social Work, Psychology, Counseling
• Licensure/Certification or Provisional Licensure/Certification Eligible
• LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S