Counselor (44342)

Position Summary :

Counselors are primarily responsible for the delivery of individual, group and family counseling services and the completion of documentation required for the clinical record including, but not limited to; implementation of the Individual Treatment / Service Plan, psychosocial assessment, daily notes and weekly / monthly reviews. Counselors will attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and monitor treatment throughout the clients care. Under the direction of a Program Director or designated Counselor Level II or III, Counselors will assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of situations to ensure safety to all. Counselors will assist with the assessment of crisis situations to determine severity and will make referrals & recommendations to Program Director and other direct care staff to insure consistency and appropriateness of staff responses to issues. Counselors will implement an approved evidenced based curriculum as the basis for group and individual counseling.

Essential Job Functions :

• Utilize counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose & treat substance use disorders. Screen for emotional, mental problems & conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective. Make referrals to the appropriate Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP) for further follow-up, evaluations and mental health treatment.
• Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group and family counseling.
• Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals.
• Awareness of Medicaid and other insurance stipulations to gain approvals to provide billable services.
• Analyze situations and take necessary actions to provide crisis intervention. Interpreting and implementing WestCare procedures regarding crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Provide direct counseling services to clients.
• Monitor and assess client behavior.
• Create Individual Treatment / Service Plans.
• Report to immediate supervisor any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Director of Nevada Operations, Senior Vice President or regulatory agency.
• Participate in decision to refer clients for ancillary services, i.e., family support groups, continuing care groups, etc.
• Complete documentation required in the WestCare Client Data System - Electronic Health Record for clinical records and other reports as assigned.
• Attend all interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and establish parameters for discharge planning.
• Ensure that all staff are following WestCare polices and procedures.
• Make recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding interviewing and hiring of direct care staff.
• Requires regular and consistent attendance to ensure continuity of counseling services to clients.
• Follow all WestCare policies and procedures.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• All other duties as assigned.

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