Overmountain Recovery Bachelors Level Counselor

SUMMARY:

Provide professional counseling and case management services congruent to education and credentialing to enable identified individuals to make informed choices about opportunities and services, assuring timely access to needed assistance, providing opportunities and coordinating all services to meet each consumer's goals and thereby assisting them in achieving their maximum level of recovery and independent functioning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mental health related field required. Master's degree in mental health related field preferred.

Licensure:

Must possess or obtain highest level of licensure appropriate to degree. Valid driver's license.

Certification:

Pursue education and licensing as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADAC) or be enrolled in graduate counseling / social work program with an accredited school.

Experience:

Experience in mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

Verbal/written communication skills. Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. Ability to safely operate motor vehicle.

EQUIPMENT

Computer, fax, copier, motor vehicle and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide individual and group counseling interventions appropriate to education and credentialing (relapse prevention, skills building, recreation, planning, coordination, etc.) Conduct interviews with individuals and/or family members in a therapeutic manner so as to obtain critical and thorough information, provide written documentation of information obtained and exercise good judgment in evaluating situation, making decisions and implementing effective Provide assessment, service planning, crisis assistance, daily living assistance and linkage, referral and advocacy to/for referred Provide written documentation to complete all necessary chart work in accordance with policy on admissions treatment and discharges in a timely Maintain client confidentiality according to Center Remain current in knowledge of community resources and how to access those Keep supervisors apprised of all critical or emergency Responds to emergency/crisis or walk-in situations calmly, rationally and in accordance with center policy and Participate in in-service training and orientation and provide consultation and education services to the community as requested by supervisor/administration. Be involved in the admission, hospital stay and discharge of individuals on caseload who are admitted to an impatient psychiatric Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle to ensure the delivery of community based services. Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and inservices and individual program planning staffings as Complete assigned trainings for the provision of co-occurring services. All other duties as

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to: Support the organization's mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and Exercise necessary cost control Maintain positive internal and external customer service Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time Meet all productivity Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented Represent the organization professionally at all Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards. This is to acknowledge receipt of my job description as referenced above. I understand that this description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change at any time at the sole and absolute discretion of Frontier Health.