Counselor (51727)

Job Location: Buckhannon - 22 N Locust St - Buckhannon, WV 26201. Position Type: Part Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $23.00 - $30.00 Hourly. Position Summary Counselors are primarily responsible for the delivery of individual, group and family counseling services and completion of documentation required for the clinical record, including development of the Treatment Plan, psychosocial assessment, daily notes and weekly reviews. Counselors will attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, monitor treatment throughout the client’s care and establish parameters for discharge planning. Counselors are responsible for crisis intervention and de‑escalation of situations to ensure safety to all. They can direct and supervise staff assigned to them and will develop an approved curriculum as the basis for group and individual counseling. Essential Job Functions Utilize counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective. Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group and family counseling. Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals. Analyze situations and take necessary actions to provide crisis intervention. Interpreting and implementing WestCare procedures regarding crisis intervention as appropriate. Provide direct counseling services to clients. Monitor and assess client behavior. Create Individual Treatment/Service Plans. Work under the supervision of Program Direction and Regional Administrator. Receive at least 4 hours of documented face‑to‑face supervision monthly. Have all treatment plans co‑signed by Program Director. Report to immediate supervisor any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director or Regulatory Agency. Participate in decision to refer clients for ancillary services, i.e., family support groups, continuing care groups, etc. Complete documentation required for clinical records and other reports as assigned. Attend all interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and establish parameters for discharge planning. Ensure that all staff are following WestCare policies and procedures. Make recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding performance evaluations of program staff. Make recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding interviewing and hiring of direct care staff. Requires regular and consistent attendance to ensure continuity of counseling services to clients. Follow all WestCare policies and procedures. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Maintain the highest ethical and professional standard as to clients and employees. Ability to avoid all dual relationships with clients (any personal, financial, business, social or sexual relations or other activity outside the context of the traditional therapist‑patient relationship). Meet all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in provision of client services. Shall have completed 80 hours of training in alcohol and other drug abuse counseling within 4 years immediately prior to the date of assuming the duties of Counselor at the program, or within 2 years immediately thereafter. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. High level of initiative. Ability to lead and also be a part of the team. Education / Certifications Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, childhood education, education counseling and/or similar course of study – Required. Master’s level of education in related field – Preferred. Mid‑level certification as an ADC (under supervision) or AADC from the West Virginia Counseling Board – Required. LPC or LCSW – Preferred. Working Conditions Indoor and outdoor settings. Group and/or individual counseling sessions. Direct contact with clients of all ages and levels of functioning. Fast paced environment with potential for high noise level at times. A minimum of 40 hours per week are expected but significantly more hours may be required from time to time. Completion of job duties may require working before and after normal working hours. Regular attendance is required. Ability to work as many hours as necessary to complete job tasks is a required and essential duty of this position. Physical Demands Requires mobility and physical activity, including standing and walking on even and uneven surfaces, sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems required. Requires ability to operate a motor vehicle. Requires ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through approved physical de‑escalation techniques. Requires significant visual and auditory ability to complete paperwork, observe client behavior and operate a motor vehicle as necessary. Exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues is not a normal part of the work routine; however, exposure may be required and appropriate personal protective equipment will be available. Mental Demands Ability to collect and analyze complex numerical, written and verbal data to reach logical conclusions. Ability to work and cooperate with clients, co‑workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions. Ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged situations. Ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through approved mental/verbal de‑escalation techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr WestCare Inc