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BJC lists this Independence Center - Clinical Co-Occurring Counselor opportunity in st louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Behavioral Health Counselor
BJC Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis living with a mental illness. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness and social opportunities. Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center.
Shift information: 8 AM – 4 PM (there is flexibility here, someone could also work a 9 AM - 5 PM Shift)
Team Dynamic: The counselor interacts most often with the ITCD supervisor and community support and peer support specialists. The team has a positive working dynamic and is very supportive. Multi-disciplinary meetings are held once a week.
Case Load size: 10-15 active therapy clients, 30 total clients enrolled in the program that this role interacts with for outreach and assessments
Location: On-site at the Independence Center and requires some travel in the community (St. Louis City and County) as needed. Travel could be 1-2 times per week to client homes. Work from home allowed as needed and appropriate based on clients' needs
Must be fully licensed OR has a CADC or CRADC certification (certified alcohol and drug counselor)
Job responsibilities: Meet one-on-one with clients for therapy sessions. Plans and leads group education and group therapy sessions. Will lead multi-disciplinary meetings and guides discussion on client progress and plans for continued improvement and support. Completes annual biopsychosocial assessments for all ITCD clients. Completes annual ITCD assessment for all clients. Creates, modifies, and reviews treatment plans for all ITCD clients. Supports ITCD supervisor in monitoring fidelity. Provides clinical guidance and support to fellow ITCD team members.
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