Counselor

at Arrowleaf in

Anna, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Title:

Counselor Home Office:

Alexander County Office (ACO), Union County Office - Manion (UCOM) or Johnson County Office (JCO). Location is dependent on office availability.

Area of Focus:

Behavioral Health Program(s): PATH - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness helps adults experiencing homelessness or marginal housing and those living with significant mental illness transition to more stable housing by coordinating services that help them address their individual needs.

Immediate Supervisor:

Community Transitions Director Job duties include, but not limited to Carries a caseload as assigned by direct supervisor. Provides outreach and direct service to consumers in the community in their natural environment to reduce barriers to accessing services. Intervenes to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of consumers to improve individual and family level of functioning. Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally while assessing barriers for successful engagement, treatment, and discharge. Completes PATH enrollment documentation and records accurately in the electronic health record system and internal tracking systems to allow immediate supervisor to document appropriately. Provides outreach services to engage homeless individuals to link with local resources for shelter, entitlements, and meeting of basic needs at a minimum of 4 hours or more per week. Attends mandatory meetings and related PATH conferences or trainings as identified. Provides case management services including but not limited to: advocacy, linkages to community resources, housing services. Provides crisis intervention to stabilize client's condition by utilizing short term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account