CSG Counselor/Therapist

Job Title: Counselor/ Therapist Home Office: Union County Office (UCO) Area of Focus: Behavioral Health Program(s): CSG Community Support Group, Behavioral Health: Outpatient Mental Health Programming helps individuals build life skills and well‑being through behavioral health counseling, psychiatric care, and other care coordination and support services. Immediate Supervisor: Residential Services Director Job Duties Intervenes and evaluates consumers, establishes preliminary diagnosis, and develops and monitors treatment plans collaboratively with consumers, defining goals, specific outcomes, and time‑frames for treatment; monitors consumer behavior and provides detailed reports for medical necessity in regular comprehensive evaluations. Intervenes therapeutically to change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of consumers to improve individual and family functioning. Provides crisis intervention to stabilize consumer's condition by utilizing short‑term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services. Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally. Carries a caseload of clients enrolled in Community Support Team services, as assigned by direct supervisor. Completes required monthly direct service hours to consumers as defined on Direct Service Requirement sheet. Facilitates comprehensive consumer care by providing case management services and therapeutic interventions in community‑based settings. Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities for consumers, providing enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage them to engage in activities independent of the agency. Effectively teaches life‑management skills to consumers and assists with the development of independent living activities such as grocery shopping, attending appointments, social skills training, money management, and coping skills. Provides and arranges transportation services to consumers, translating them to their natural environment. Demonstrates active involvement in supervision, team meetings, and clinical staffing. Collaborates with internal and external members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and ensure the client's needs are being met. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arrowleaf