Behavioral Health Counselor

July 24

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Heathcare for All. Advocacy for the Underserved.

Perinatal Care • Pediatrics • Adolescents/Teen Clinic • Adults • Behavioral Health

201 - 500

💰 $150k Grant on 2021-12

Description

• Develop SUD curriculum for groups/workshops/events, appropriate for clients served; become proficient in established curricula. • Coordinate treatment and participate in case conferences with mental health, social service, medical, and other SUD providers. • Provide clinical rehab and case management services. • Interview clients and family members; conduct initial and ongoing psychological strength-based assessments. • Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans collaboratively with assigned clients. • Identify and pursue the necessary resources to implement treatment plans. • Conduct individual, group, and family rehabilitation services. • Provide education on behavioral health care symptoms and the role of medication in alleviating such symptoms. • Prepare and main psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic and monitoring client progress. • Participate in clinical case presentations and peer reviews. • Document clinical assessments, evaluations and develop treatment service plans for all clients served in a timely manner. • Maintain and keep current clinical charts promptly. • Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations. • Prepare reports, case summaries, correspondence, and other written material. • Conduct mental status examination and formulates DSM related diagnoses. • 65% of the time will be spent providing direct claimable services. • Provide services in school, home, clinic, and field settings, often independently. • Coordinate services with schools, county departments, community agencies, and primary care clinics in coordinating referrals and ensuring continuity of care for the client.

Requirements

• Master Degree in social work, marriage and family counseling, clinical or counseling psychology or related and experience in providing substance use assessment, and individual and group counseling • Bilingual in an Asian language preferred. • At least one years’ experience working with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. • Experience in providing individual, group rehabilitation services and clinical case management in API communities preferred