A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Care Counselor Residential 2 Broward House - 4.1 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Computer operation Individual crisis management Maintaining patient confidentiality Individual therapy Employee relationship building Driver's License Cultural competency Driving Substance abuse Conflict management Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with individuals with mental health conditions Computer skills Patient counseling Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description SUMMARY This position is responsible for assessing a variety of levels of therapy and case management to enhance stabilization, coordinating medical and support service and preparing Broward House residents for discharge from transitional housing placements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete an integrated assessment of individual client's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences and revise as necessary for participants in the Assisted Living Facility, other transitional housing placements, and community clients referred for service. Develops an integrated and collaborative individualized care plan with a transition component. Provides the appropriate level of individual therapeutic intervention to support the stabilization and progression of clients. Provides linkage and navigation for health care, supports services and housing stability upon discharge based on individualized needs. Develops and prepares groups to meet client needs, including transition and after care. Arranges for discharge or transfer from services as required by funding and/or program. Coordinates admission of residents to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, residential substance abuse treatment facilities, independent living, and shelters, as appropriate. Provides supports to other disciplines in the residential program including but not limited to nursing, assessment, milieu and Behavioral Health Meets with internal and external interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate client services and documents outcomes of meetings, including hospitals, health department and medical providers. Submits all documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including electronic records Achieves and maintains program established productivity levels. Promotes program refinement, understands client/public need, and effectively participates in all assigned meetings. Engages clients in a strength-based supportive manner providing re-directions and guidance as necessary. Engages, counsels, manages, motivates, and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable population, including chemically dependent persons and persons in crisis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual counseling skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Solution focused approach to conflict and challenges Ability to effectively engage with high-risk, vulnerable client population and persons in crisis. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, collaborating agencies and the public. Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Ability to maintain a strong sense of respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees. Ability to demonstrate and model culturally competent behavior. Moderate to Advanced Computer Skills Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Basic office equipment operation skills Knowledge of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symptoms and interventions Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. Ability to provide own transportation.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate degree in a social service or health related field Or Licensed Practical Nurse with 3 years case management/social services experience
HIV/AIDS
knowledge preferred, Experience with individuals impacted by Homelessness preferred
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
HIV 500 Valid Florida Drivers License and ongoing proof of insurance required. HOPWA training modules
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