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DESCRIPTION:

The Licensed Associate Counselor position directs a variety of routine activities to provide psychological care to clients receiving treatment. This treatment includes various behavioral problems such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, post-incarceration syndrome, and co-occurring behavioral health needs. The LAC position meets with clients, analyzes their mental health status, and develops a course of therapy to address their issues. The LAC may work with clients who have substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. The Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team including the client and family in conjunction with the case manager and other behavioral specialists. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Licensed Professional Counselor will work to address other social needs of patients and will utilize area referral sources for needed

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe clients, listen to their concerns, records their observations, and reports to mental health professionals about any unusual behavior(s).
• Develop and implement service plans.
• Provide quality care for clients on an outpatient basis.
• Assess a client's changes in mood, and determine whether it is positive, negative, or potentially dangerous, and take steps to modify the client's actions or alert the supervisory team.
• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions.
• Support clients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
• Assist clients in working with their Case Manager or Treatment Team in determining the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
• Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
• Use ongoing individual and group sessions to teach clients how to re-enter from incarceration using appropriate clinical modalities like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, etc.
• Assist clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.
• Maintain safety for themselves and their clients, including securing documents and files.
• Work with other Treatment Team members to plan, market, and implement new programs.
• Facilitate 3-hour group 5 days a week with pre-determined curriculum
• Complete monthly individual counseling sessions with clients on caseload
• Complete staffing meetings with Treatment Team.
• Complete all necessary and required documentation within 24 hours of service provided.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI)- Client engagement expectation: The clinical supervisor is expected to encounter clients for a minimum of 1500 minutes per week of their scheduled workdays.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer skills - KIPU and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) to write/update notes and generate reports.
• Current Certification CPR/BLS.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must be punctual.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health preferred and 2 years' experience in Behavioral Health required.
• Associate Licensed Professional: LAC, LMSW, LASAC required or receive licensure within 6 months of hire
• Independent Licensed Professional: LPC, LCSW, LISAC preferred
• Computer skills - KIPU, MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience - Social Service environment.

60-64K