Foster Care Counselor

Guardian Angel Community Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Guardian Angel Community Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$53,000.00/hr - $55,000.00/hr

Plan, develop, and implement mental health services for children and families in the Foster Care Program, to stabilize children in the least restrictive environment and enhance overall functioning for all clients.

• Complete mental health assessments, treatment/service plans utilizing IM+CANS, case notes, quarterly reports, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, and other documentation in compliance with Medicaid Rule 132, COA and all other funder and agency requirements.
• Provide in-the-moment crisis counseling per direction and input from Foster Care Case Management.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling per the service/treatment plan.
• Provide counseling services onsite at GACS, at the foster home, or other predetermined and appropriate location.
• Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Child and Family Team Meetings, placement meetings, hospital staffing, mediation, and other activities as needed.
• Actively participate in individual/group clinical supervision/meetings.
• Be available after hours to assist in crisis intervention services when needed, including SASS assessments.
• Meet identified Medicaid documentation and billing requirements.
• Complete all required GACS training, and clinical training as identified and recommended.
• All other program duties, as assigned.

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• IM+CANS Certification (can be obtained upon hire)
• Trauma Informed Counseling Certification (can be obtained upon hire)
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socio- economic characteristics of persons served.
• Ability to exercise discretion, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Other

Non-profit Organizations

Location:

Joliet, IL