Counselor II

Clinicians (e.g., Licensed, Licensed Eligible, LBA, BCBA)

To provide counseling, case management services, and crisis intervention based on individual's need and functional assessment.

Essential Functions

Maximum of Eight

• To provide comprehensive assessment in order to identify and diagnose mental health/substance abuse disorders and the overall functional capacity of the individual; to integrate input from collateral contacts; to make referrals, as appropriate.
• To develop and implement individualized treatment plans; to establish measurable goals and objectives, which are based upon individual's needs identified during assessment. To identify and implement appropriate interventions through treatment modalities such as individual, group, family, or couples therapy.
• To provide Case Management Services to individuals who meet eligibility criteria, and have identified case management nees; to provide case management activities such as referral, monitoring, supportive counseling, education, and development of skills to enhance community integration.
• To engage in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and of services rendered to individuals, through annual re-assessments and treatment plan reviews; to provide outcome measures of progress.
• To deliver emergency services (prescreenings and crisis intervention) when Emergency Services staff are not available to deliver such services.
• To comply with all policies and procedures established by Mount Rogers CSB, Licensure, Medicaid/Medicare, and other regulatory bodies; keeps records up-to-date and adhere to confidentiality of consumer information.
• To actively participate in meetings such as supervision, clinical staffings, business meetings, and committees as assigned; utilizes these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making. Keep mandatory training up-to-date.
• To provide consultation and educational services with Mount Rogers CSB and with other agencies or organizations.

Other Duties

If Applicable

• May provide forensic evaluations or restoration services.
• Will complete other job related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Extensive knowledge of mental disorders and substance abuse
• Skills in assessment and diagnosis
• Knowledge of counseling theories and practice utilized to treat mental illness and substance abuse
• Knowledge of a broad range of treatment modalities and development of treatment plans
• Oral and written communication skills
• Where applicable, knowledge of evaluation tools for psychological testing

Experience/Education Required

Level 13: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; eligibility for Licensure required.

Level 14: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; Licensure required.

Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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