organization partners with individuals, families and communities to minimize barriers for persons with mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases and similar life challenges. it's our mission. Counselor Job Description : Completes comprehensive backssments and makes appropriate recommendations for treatment.
Identifies individual behavioral health needs, providing diagnoses of substance use and mental health disorders. backsses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns. Communicates accurately and clearly to the individual and his/her family members/significant others the identified treatment goals. Monitors progress through sessions, discussion
with team members, chart reviews or other methods. Accurately conveys progress information to family members/significant others as appropriate. Writes concise, accurate, clear progress notes in the chart as required by policy.
Provides referrals as clinically appropriate. Building strong therapeutic rapport with individuals and their families and natural support systems. Responsible for providing evidence based counseling/therapy to individuals. Performs short term counseling and crisis intervention as necessary. Coordinates with community partners in the provision of services. Completes required documentation in a timely manner that includes biopsychosocial backssments, treatment, safety
and discharge planning. Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the agency.
Keeping detailed and concise records of each individual during the course of their treatment utilizing an electronic health records system. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments, if appropriately credentialed (LPC or LCSW) Other duties as assigned. Associated topics: advocate, disabilities, family, lmsw, outpatient, rww, social, substance, tirr, women
