Primary Counselor

Job Description

Play a vital role in the day to day operation of the residential facility, provides supervision and attends to the safety needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ensures the treatment plan is a living document in the daily life of the client.

* Participates in the client’s daily planning routine.

* Supervisors, coaches and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills.* Provides structure, discipline and security in meeting the needs of the youths.

* Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients.

* Supervises and monitors the clients at all times.

* Provides positive interaction with the clients and demonstrates appropriate de- escalation technique.

Requirements

Play a vital role in the day to day operation of the residential facility, provides supervision and attends to the safety needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ensures the treatment plan is a living document in the daily life of the client. * Participates in the client’s daily planning routine. * Supervisors, coaches and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills.* Provides structure, discipline and security in meeting the needs of the youths.* Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients.* Supervises and monitors the clients at all times.* Provides positive interaction with the clients and demonstrates appropriate de- escalation technique.

Play a vital role in the day to day operation of the residential facility, provides supervision and attends to the safety needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ensures the treatment plan is a living document in the daily life of the client.

* Participates in the client’s daily planning routine.
* Supervisors, coaches and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills.
* Provides structure, discipline and security in meeting the needs of the youths.
* Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients.
* Supervises and monitors the clients at all times.
* Provides positive interaction with the clients and demonstrates appropriate de- escalation techniques.
* Demonstrates good communication skills with clients and co-workers.
* Demonstrates professional ethics, boundaries and confidentiality with the clients.
* Demonstrate respect and caring of the clients and the ability to be open minded and nonjudgmental with clients.
* Maintains awareness of diversity and youth culture.
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills/ability to work as a team.
* Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients
* Supervises and keeps clients within sight and sound requirements at all times.
* Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
* Assigned to facilitate therapeutic classes and group counseling.
* Documents significant client behaviors and significant contact with client.
* Works with dietary department to insure snacks and meals are served at scheduled times.
* Implements approved behavior management system.
* Administers prescribed medication, documents and observes its effects. Must have appropriate training and certification if required to administer medications.
* Communicates with all staff and shares critical information concerning clients.
* Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until replacement arrives.
* Attends chapel, is involved in the spiritual life of the client at St. Francis and serves as an adult role model.
* Attends weekly treatment team meetings and participates in case reviews.
* Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
* Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
* Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
* Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
* Implements SFCS policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent SFCS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all contractual terms.

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