Counselor - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program - Enhanced

Position Title:

Counselor - Enhanced Services General Description

The Counselor works one-on-one with residents to develop written individual service.prat.

T The Counselor provides intensive direct psychiatric and residential rehabilitation services and skills training to individuals recovering from mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The Counselor works with residents individually and in groups to implement their plan. This includes assisting with choosing and obtaining personal goals and developing the skills necessary for independence and success.

Schedule:

Full time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. This person reports to the Program Director.

An AA degree with at least one year's experience in mental health/psychiatric rehabilitation/direct care or a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. The ability to respect and support individual choice in the recovery process is essential. Ability to provide person-centered care recognizing the strengths and challenges of the residents is required. Crisis Management skills are important and experience with co-occurring disorders is a plus.

Ability to work as a part of a team is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. A clean driving record is necessary.

• Complete contact notes, Individual Service Plans, Monthly Progress Notes, annual documents, and other documents as needed and/or assigned.
• Assist residents with implementing Individual Service Plans to reach goals.
• Provide day program coverage (on-site services) when scheduled, facilitate groups, and develop group lesson plans.
• Ongoing communication with rehabilitation team, including Case Manager, Residential Rehabilitation Program, Health Home, and Supported Employment to ensure continuum of care organizações.
• Provide off site services in environments of choice such as in the individual's home or in the community.
• Perform medication management and residential program coverage.
• Facilitate client appointments and complete follow-up paperwork.
• Utilize computer and systems for external and internal communication, time and attendance.
• Provide transportation to assist residents in using community resources.
• Assist with and/or clean individuals' homes.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Please Note:

An offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and verification with professional references.