Behavioral Health Counselor , II, III

About the job Behavioral Health Counselor I, II, III

Provide direct services to clients, through individual, group, child and family counseling. Address mental health issues, including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief and loss and disrupted family dynamics. Must have training in crisis response and risk management. Perform assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and discharge planning. Collaborate with other providers and make appropriate referrals for the clients.

• Provide direct behavioral health services to individuals, groups, children and families, under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director.
• Develop theoretical orientation consistent with personal style of therapy and appropriate to clients served.
• Provide crisis counseling as needed, including in the primary care clinic.
• Provide specialized counseling groups or classes on topics such as parenting, depression, grief, anger management, self‑esteem, youth groups or other topics within the scope of skill and training.
• Participate in weekly case consultation meetings.
• Maintain client electronic health records in a complete and timely manner, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other reports and/or statistical data as required by law, section and agency.
• Appropriately diagnose, assess and make efficacious treatment recommendations based on clients clinical presentation and symptoms.
• Include clients in all aspects of treatment, including development of treatment plan and goals. Utilize a strength based model.
• Clearly document and demonstrate support for client diagnosis, treatment plan, discharge and adjunct service recommendations.
• Utilize strategies and interventions pertinent to individual clients, including, but not limited to, culturally relevant practices, traditions and preferences.
• Refer clients to additional treatment, services or support, as indicated. Coordinate services with referring agencies as needed.
• Collaborate actively with community providers, as approved by clients, to ensure optimal health and well‑being, and achievement of treatment goals.
• Attend section, organizational, and other assigned meetings.
• Adhere to Communication Norms and Guiding Principles, accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
• Abide by all legal and ethical standards of the profession including as dictated by state, federal, accrediting and licensing body guidelines.
• Performs other training and job related activities requested by the Behavioral Health Director.
• Maintains a professional organized clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.

• Periodically provide mental health presentations, in‑services or other trainings to the community, staff, and board.
• May provide supervision to one (1) Intern, Associate, Trainee or Student as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director.

• Provides supervision to multiple Interns, Associates, Trainees or Students as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director.
• Assumes responsibility for Special Projects as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director.

• Level II: May have supervisory responsibility after two years in the position to one (1) Intern, Associates, Trainees or Students as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director.
• Level III: Provides supervision to multiple Interns, Associates, Trainees or Students as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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. All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.

Educational degrees must be from a US…