Counselor

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts psychosocial, and behavioral assessments of program participants and writes professional reports that are accurate and timely.
• Evaluates the needs of each participant and develops a treatment plan appropriate to the participants goals and level of functioning, mental health or cognitive status and care needs.
• Participates in daily IDT meetings and is prepared to share necessary information to support the teams efforts in integrated care management.
• Assists in the care coordination between assisted and skilled facilities on the behalf of participants.
• Assists with the collection of data on health services and participant outcomes, especially as it related to goals, group progress and any research projects.
• Coordinates ongoing training programs for both internal and external customers on behavioral health issues, as requested.
• Responds to previously active participants in moments of crisis, even if they are not currently seeking counseling.
• Keeps thorough and accurate progress notes and submits them within the specified time frames.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Colorado required
• A minimum of one-year experience working with the frail/elderly population required
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness and personality disorders required
• Thorough working knowledge of the DSM-V/ICD-10 codes required
• Experience working in a non-restraint, person-centered environment required
• CACII preferred
• Experience and training in psychological assessments, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Substance Abuse, and trauma-informed counseling highly desired
• Experience charting in and electronic health record highly desired