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{"Job Title": "Primary Counselor", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Primary Counselor to join our team at Cambridge HS. As a Primary Counselor, you will play a vital role in implementing and evaluating Behavioral and Counseling treatment plans to meet the needs of our residents.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Plan, coordinate, and implement specific STP group content
* Develop and maintain a library of lesson plans and resource materials
* Offer and monitor groups and supervised outings as assigned
* Attend shift reports daily and disseminate information as appropriate
* Complete attendance documentation and progress documentation in PCC
* Complete assigned daily/weekly/monthly documentation as required
* Complete Program Daily Charting and submit a form to the Program Director daily
* Complete Quarterly Summary and update care plan interventions as needed

**Counseling Functions:**

* Complete BIR as required and document incidents and submit BIR to Nursing
* Provide and document behavioral counseling to clients as a follow-up to incidents, issues, and concerns
* Provide 1-1 counseling as requested or assigned
* Provide assistance in crisis counseling and assist in Code Green situations as a trained member of the PRO-ACT Team
* Complete SOC 341 Mandated Abuse reporting as required

**Safety/Infection Functions:**

* Understand and follow Safety and Sanitation rules, including reporting any communicable diseases
* Follow all COVID-19 precautions, disinfectant procedures, and social distancing protocols
* Enforce all protocols with residents in the facility

**Requirements:**

* Must have 1 year of experience in a mental health field
* Must be able to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
* Must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions with or without reasonable accommodation

**Working Conditions:**

* May encounter frequent interruptions
* May be involved with residents, family, and government agencies
* May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
* May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking, or air contaminants
* May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
* May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

**Physical Requirements:**

* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
* Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
* Ability to read fine print on a tablet, progress notes, and/or medical labels

**Note:** Per California state mandate, the COVID-19 vaccine is required for this position.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

**About Cambridge HS:**

Cambridge HS is a leading provider of mental health services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to individuals in need. Our team is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and development.

We look forward to hearing from you

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