CBT Counselor; Temporary

Position: CBT Counselor (Temporary)
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Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions. Essential job functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.

Facilitate groups (specifically CBT), family groups, and assist clients of the program.

Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.

Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.

Participate in facilitating ancillary services, e.g., family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.

Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation.

Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities.

Prepare client progress reports, when necessary.

Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary.

Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.

Perform any other duties as assigned.

Certifications/Licenses:

None required for this position

Education:

Masters or bachelors degree is preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and

Competencies:

Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum

Bilingual is preferred

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management

Must possess strong computer skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to pass background check

Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion

Ability to work well in a team environment

Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality

Must have professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in a professional setting or in schools and communities.

Some outdoor activities may be required.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

Requires mobility and physical activity:
Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required, which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).

Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved verbal de-escalation techniques.

Requires talking:
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed…