Behavioral Health Counselor

Overview

Key Largo - 99198 Overseas - Key Largo, FL 33037

Salary Range: $21.22 - $21.22 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

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The Behavioral Health Counselor performs screenings, assessments, interventions and referral and linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues, with the goal of intervention and preventing worsening of symptoms.

• Carrying a caseload of approximately 25 clients.
• Providing children substance abuse outreach, screening and intervention.
• Providing linkage for further assessment and treatment.
• Consulting with school personnel regarding family needs and participating in case staffing with DCF, Wesley House and/or Our Kids.
• Demonstrating empathetic, professional behavior toward children, families, and school personnel.
• Maintaining confidentiality of service recipients.
• Engaging clients and completing 115 direct service hours per month.
• Enrolling clients in services through intakes and completing biopsychosocial assessments.
• Preparing written documentation for each service provided and participating in case conference.
• Completing all orientation and mandated training activities, including e‑learning courses, within required time frames and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
• Embracing and embodying the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

• Not applicable.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.

• Two years experience working with substance abuse and children preferred.
• Intake and assessment experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner.
• Ability to network with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Knowledge of case management techniques, life span development, and the inter‑relationship between trauma, exposure to violence, substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Ability to assess and evaluate case management needs of consumers/families and develop appropriate service plans within a developmental framework.
• Ability to chart results of case management assessments, service plans, progress notes, discharge plans, and other consumer‑related information.
• Maintaining confidential files and records.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology.
• Knowledge of West Care Mission, goals and values.
• Knowledge of Incident Reporting, HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality.
• Familiarity with West Care services and programs.
• Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers; demonstrate respect for individual cultural and ethnic values.
• Articulating a working definition of trauma; understanding the impact of trauma and re‑traumatization.
• High degree of dependability:
  • Maintains a good attendance record.
  • Observes working hours.
  • Shows flexibility and responds to requests from supervisor.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship and integrity on the job.
  • Work time is always productive.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with consumers, co‑workers, external partners and regulatory agencies:
  • Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
  • Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
  • Cooperates with others both within and outside West Care.
  • Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision.
  • Maintains a positive attitude toward work.
• Ensuring and maintaining a safe working…