Counselor

Job Summary Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) Counselors are responsible for providing assessments and individual/group counseling sessions to RMHCS participants. Counselors conduct assessments of participants’ mental health and cognitive functioning and develop appropriate treatment plans. Counselors are an essential member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) model of care and play an integral role in the overall well‑being of our participants. CORE COMPETENCIES Technical Expertise Problem Solving Teamwork Effective Communication Results Oriented Personal Credibility Quality Focus People Focus Flexibility Responsibilities and Duties Conduct psychosocial, behavioral, and neuropsychological assessments of program participants and write professional reports that are accurate and timely. Evaluate the needs of each participant and develop a treatment plan appropriate to the participant’s goals and level of functioning, mental health or cognitive status, and care needs. Participate in daily IDT meetings and share necessary information to support the team’s efforts in integrated care management. Assist in the care coordination between assisted living and skilled facilities on behalf of participants. Assist with the collection of data on health services and participant outcomes, especially as it relates to goals, group progress, and any research projects. Coordinate ongoing training programs for both internal and external customers on behavioral health issues, as requested. Respond to previously active participants in moments of crisis, even if they are not currently seeking counseling. Keep thorough and accurate progress notes and submit them within the specified time frames. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Colorado required. 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 Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Substance Abuse, and trauma‑informed counseling highly desired. Experience charting in an electronic health record highly desired. Benefits Medical and Prescription Drug Dental Vision Care Wellness Program Telemedicine Program Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Company‑Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Company‑Paid Long‑Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Accidental Injury Insurance Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity 403(b) Savings Plan Legal Shield and IDShield Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time‑Off plan #J-18808-Ljbffr