Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

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Regular Full time Professional Los Angeles, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.77 To $31.36 Hourly

Position Title:Counselor I

Department:MRT BHC SUD

Reports To: as assigned by the Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

This position involves conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and facilitating therapeutic interventions to promote client well-being and recovery. The Counselor I collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and connects clients with appropriate community resources and support services. This role requires a compassionate and patient-centered approach to help clients build coping skills and achieve personal goals. Ultimately, the Counselor I contributes to improving the quality of life for clients by fostering resilience and supporting their journey toward mental and emotional health.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

ALL PROGRAMS

• Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS

• Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
• Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy.
• Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
• Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
• Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule.
• Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
• Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.
• Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.

HIV PROGRAMS

• Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
• Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.
• Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
• Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.

DETOX AND INPATIENT SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies.
• Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
• Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within time frame established by program policy.
• Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s).
• Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical…