Counselor/Therapist-McAlester Spring Creek Recovery Center

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Position Description:

• Promotes a recovery environment for staff and guests that reflects person-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed principles as well as the service values of CREOKS Behavioral Health Services.
• Perform a comprehensive mental health assessment, that includes evaluation of mental status, current and history of violence, suicidal or self-harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, sexual behaviors, and social and developmental history
• Identify and analyze factors that affect mental health such as genetics, family, environment, trauma, psychodynamics, physiological processes, substance abuse, etc.
• Collect data from multiple sources using assessment techniques that are appropriate to the guest’s language, culture, and developmental stage, including, but not limited to, screening evaluations and other standardized instruments.
• Diagnose psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
• Evaluate potential abuse, neglect, and risk of danger to self and others, such as suicide, homicide, and other self-injurious behaviors, and assist guests and families in securing the least restrictive environment for ensuring safety.
• Initiate and/or ensure appropriate responses to all medical emergencies in accordance with agency medical protocols and agency procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of the standards for initial assessment, protective custody, emergency detention, care, and adjudication of persons considered in need of involuntary treatment as prescribed by Title 43-A, Oklahoma Mental Health Law.
• Communicate complaints and incidents to supervisory personnel in accordance with agency policies.
• Serve all guests without regard to their background or history, placing the guest’s needs above all other considerations.
• Model and practice recovery principles in all activities (e.g. hope, empowerment, mutuality, etc.) and fosters a recovery environment.
• Serve as a positive role model demonstrating professional and caring attitudes and behaviors toward co-workers, guests, and visitors.
• Courteously help in a concise, informative manner, keeping a positive tone and appropriate non-verbal communication.
• Exhibit a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, good eye contact and positive interactions.
• Ensure confidentiality of all guest information.
• Contribute to effective teamwork by combining skills and energies in a coordinated effort with supervisors, co-workers, guests, and outside agencies.
• Understand and utilize non-violent crisis intervention procedures towards the de-escalation of an agitated guest as needed. Participate in safety interventions as a last resort when de-escalation fails. Follow approved format.
• Inspire and motivate staff to maintain a customer-oriented focus for guests and stakeholders as well as create a culture of respect, helpfulness, and courtesy amongst staff.
• Ensure clinical records system in accordance with ODMHSAS, OHCA, and CREOKS policies and procedures.
• Read and knowledgeable of all current policies and procedures of the agency as well as Chapter 23, Chapter 15, Chapter 18, and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Continually strive to learn about new practices that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program in providing recovery-oriented, person-centered, and culturally competent services.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related degree.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma license or license eligible to practice psychotherapy.
• Ability to motivate staff and inspire them to maintain a customer-oriented focus with guests, stakeholders, and other staff members that reflects the values of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and co-occurring care.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate authority and supervise employees.
• Thorough understanding of the standards for initial assessment, protective custody, emergency detention, care, and adjudication of persons considered in need of involuntary treatment as prescribed by Title 43-A, Oklahoma Mental Health Law.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention as well as recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and co-occurring care.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Conceptual awareness of how and where community mental health services interface with allied human services organizational activities.
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and all de-escalation techniques. Must be able to physically perform all these tasks.
• Ability to maintain flexible hours.
• Must have a valid OK driver’s license.
• Successful completion of agency-required training as well as the agency approved nonviolent crisis de-escalation training within 30 days from date of hire.
• The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job: continuous standing; walking; handling; finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination; use of corrected vision; depth perception; wide field of vision; color vision; use of auditory, olfactory, and tactile senses; frequent bending over, stooping, kneeling; crouching; pushing; pulling; sitting; reaching; climbing/balancing on a step stool to reach supplies/equipment in cabinets; climbing stairs; carrying up to 25 pounds. Occasional crawling; running; pushing up to 250 pounds; pulling up to 250 pounds; lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary function.

\nCompany Description

CREOKS Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health, wellness, and social services. Our behavioral health division offers more than 40 years of quality services and program that benefit adult, adolescents, and children. We currently have 33 locations across Eastern & Southeastern Oklahoma. CREOKS’ reputation has allowed us to work with local agencies, schools, and civic organizations.

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, joining CREOKS gives you the opportunity to affect meaningful change in people’s lives. It also means being a part of an accredited and recognized nonprofit who invests in your future. CREOKS offers a collaborative, positive work environment, free Continuing Education workshops, the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

CREOKS Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health, wellness, and social services. Our behavioral health division offers more than 40 years of quality services and program that benefit adult, adolescents, and children. We currently have 33 locations across Eastern & Southeastern Oklahoma. CREOKS’ reputation has allowed us to work with local agencies, schools, and civic organizations.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, joining CREOKS gives you the opportunity to affect meaningful change in people’s lives. It also means being a part of an accredited and recognized nonprofit who invests in your future. CREOKS offers a collaborative, positive work environment, free Continuing Education workshops, the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.