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Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy lists this Counselor opportunity in decatur, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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nWEBSTER CANTRELL YOUTH ADVOCACY
nPOSITION DESCRIPTION
nPosition : Counselor
nReports To : Clinical Director
nStatus : Exempt
nnBASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :
nAs a member of the Agency multi-disciplinary team, assumes primary responsibility for all individual, group, and family counseling for clients in program(s) to which assigned, as recommended in the client's treatment plan. Also, participates in the client assessment process, and in the development, monitoring, and revision of the client treatment plan.
nnINFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY LEVEL:
nIn accord with federal and state legislative mandates, individuals employed in this position are trained to, and function within a Level II-B security clearance for confidentiality of client protected health information, and other privileged information. Appropriate sanctions will be applied against employees who fail to comply with the privacy policies and procedures of the Agency.
nnQUALIFICATIONS :
nnHold a minimum of bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field or a bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
nAt least one (1) year of experience in casework or counseling.
nHave promising professional competency supported by an excellent academic record, professional references, and a stable work history.
nHave excellent interpersonal skills.
nHave the ability to respond with discretion and professionalism at all times when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
nHave the ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
nHave a current Illinois Driver's license and proof of state requirement for insurance.
nAbility to pass a background check.
n nnPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS REQURIED:
nnAbility to engage in daily, full-time attendance, defined as 40 hours per week.
nAbility to operate a motor vehicle during both day and night hours.
nReasonably good natural or corrected vision and hearing, and the ability to use the telephone.
nExcellent proficiency in handwriting and computer use, and in the use of clear verbal and written communication skills.
nAbility to maintain calm efficiency and effectiveness in stressful and demanding situations.
nThe ability to move physically about the Agency's owned buildings and grounds, and to use stairways (especially in emergencies).
n nnPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnFunction as a Member of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team :
nnWithin the context of providing a therapeutic environment for all clients, facilitate the development of their healthy interpersonal relationships and independence toward the goal of teaching and improving the functional level of the client by working with all other staff comprising the treatment team, as well as working directly with and on behalf of the client.
nAnalyze needs, and provide counseling services to achieve family stabilization, school adjustment, and individual functioning improvement.
nParticipate in the assessment of each assigned client, using professional interview techniques and analysis, for the implementation of counseling services as recommended in the client's treatment plan.
nProvide regular counseling for each assigned client including sessions in the client's home, community as well as the office.
nWhere possible, maintain contact, via home visits and outreach, with family members, and assist them in the implementation of the client goals and objectives.
nParticipate in multi-disciplinary staffings, reviews, and/or consultations when indicated and provide consultation and, as needed, function as a resource to team members who are qualified as Mental Health Professionals (MHP) or Rehabilitative Services Associates (RSA).
nAttend and participate in court hearings as required.
nBe responsible for the timely maintenance of accurate and legible required reports, monthly and quarterly summaries, and client case records.
nEnsure that all services delivered to clients are accurately and legibly recorded in individual client record progress notes, and include the specific service delivered, the start and end time of the service delivery, the duration of the service delivery, the place of service delivery, and are signed by the staff delivering the service.
nParticipate in the mandated Utilization Review process of the Agency.
nTreat all information concerning clients and their families in any Agency program with absolute confidentiality.
n nnMiscellaneous Functions :
nnAttend training events, seminars, and conferences as assigned.
nPerform other duties as assigned.
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Worksite address
decatur, IL, 62523, US
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