Adolescent Counselor - Mental Health 169

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adolescent Counselor is a treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of members served through providing direct and indirect services in a manner consistent with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles.

Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.

Shifts Available :

Full-Time | AM | Shifts : 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM | Days : Tuesday - Saturday

Expected wage range is $19.62 and up based on years of experience.Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• A BA or BS degree and two (2) years of experience with psychiatric patients, preferably adolescents, in a mental health setting, or an Associate's Degree and three (3) years of experience, or six (6) years of experience working directly with individuals in a mental health setting, is required
• Individuals may also qualify for these positions if they have equivalent experience working in a setting providing direct care to adolescents with behavioral issues or learning issues or in an educational / group home setting
• Must have belief in individual's ability to recover from disabling mental illness
• Knowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation interventions
• Good communication skills and a desire to work with persons with mental illness
• Incumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be proficient in reading, speaking and writing English
• Negative TB screen is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Preferred :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Completes the following assessment activities :

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and / or changed at the discretion of management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.

EOE AA M / F / V / Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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