Behavioral Health Counselor

Key Largo - 99198 Overseas - Key Largo, FL 33037

Salary Range: $21.22 - $21.22 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

The Behavioral Health Counselor performs screenings, assessments, interventions and referral and linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues, with the goal of intervention and prevent worsening of symptoms.

• Carries caseload of approximately 25
• Provides children substance abuse outreach, screening and intervention
• Provides linkage for further assessment and treatment
• Consults with school personnel regarding family needs and participates in case staffings with DCF, Wesley House and/or Our Kids
• Demonstrates empathetic, professional behavior toward children, families, and school personnel
• Maintains confidentiality of service recipients
• Engages clients and completes 115 direct service hours per month
• Enrolls clients in services through intakes and completing biopsychosocial assessments
• Prepares written documentation for each service provided. Participate in case conference
• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E‑Learning Courses, within required time frames, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation; and

Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Not applicable

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

• Two years experience working with substance abuse and children preferred
• Intake and assessment experience is preferred;
• Bilingual is preferred;
• Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner.
• Ability to network with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Knowledge in the understanding and application of case management techniques
• Knowledge in the understanding and application of life span development.
• Knowledge in the inter‑relationship between trauma, exposure to violence, substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Ability to assess and evaluate case management needs of consumers/families and to develop appropriate service plans within a developmental framework.
• Ability to chart the results of case management assessments, service plans, progress notes, discharge plans, and other consumer related information.
• Maintains confidential files and records
• Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology
• Knowledge of West Care Mission, goals and values
• Knowledge of Incident Reporting
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Familiarity with West Care services and programs
• Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers
• Demonstrates respect for an individual’s cultural and ethnic values when interacting with them
• Articulates a working definition of trauma
• Understands the impact of trauma
• Understands re‑traumatization
• Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.
  • Maintains a good attendance record.
  • Observes working hours
  • Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
  • Works independently with minimal supervision
  • Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
  • Work time is always productive
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
  • Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
  • Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
  • Cooperates with others both within and outside West Care.
  • Works well with…