Primary Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Primary Counselor to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division. To provide care and supervision of all assigned clients to ensure a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development, and facilitates client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living, participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation.

Other Responsibilities, but not all-inclusive:

·Provide guidance and support to all clients; teach and reinforce skills in mental health symptom reduction, daily living skills, routine medical care, and personal hygiene.
·Participate in developing individual service plans for assigned clients.
·Conduct a weekly counseling session with all assigned clients to review progress toward treatment plan goals. Record a weekly progress note of this session in the DAP format.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma, Associate's degree preferred in the social sciences or a health care-related field, and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
· Good communication skills, both oral and written.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Scope:
· Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with residents.
· Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
· May be required to possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client and program needs).
· May require crisis intervention in emergencies.
· May be expected to report to work as needed during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical & dental, 9 paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan, a voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, a transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement, and more. To be considered an applicant, please apply at and click on the careers tab. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer