Primary Counselor

Now offering a $1000 bonus for fulltime external hires paid out over 180 days! *

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Community Care Center is a 150-bed behavioral center located in the heart of Duarte;
Ca. located conveniently off the 210 freeway.

The purpose of this position is to provide general counseling, group therapy and casework services to assigned residents and their families. This position reports to:
Evening Program Manager, and Program Director.

Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

• Prompt all residents for groups/activities, totaling all attendance weekly.
• Collect all data necessary to complete ABC forms and related documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly & quarterly progress reports for clients on caseload.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Directly responsible for the overall care of about 1-3 residents assigned as delegated.

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is strongly preferred.

2 years' experience working with the mentally ill - degree may be substituted for hands on experience.

Working with developmentally disabled / mentally ill is preferred.

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family, and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels