Counselor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Counselor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company;
- Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings providing feedback on all pertinent cases;
- Assist clients through transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc;
- Attend and participate in staff meetings. Refer appropriate clients for legal advocacy services to legal advocacy staff;
- Maintain statistical service records and case file documentation on assigned cases;
- Assist in conducting crisis line staff meetings and training sessions as assigned;
- Assist in community or professional education through speaking engagements as assigned by the Director of Counseling;
- Attends field trips and other extracurricular activities as required;
- Provide counseling both on an individual and group basis as assigned by the Director of Counseling;
- Serve as a resource person for crisis line volunteers as needed;
- Coordinates care management and referral services for students and families during program enrollment;
- Prepares for and participates in care review meetings;
- Provides social and skill building educational materials; teaches individual and community responsibility;
- Prepares for and participates in monthly parent/guardian meetings;
- Ensures the integration of the Six Developmental Domains and Gender Responsive programming in daily practices.
Requirements:
- Experience working as a counselor;
- Successful completion of the HHS training program;
- Capability to physically restrain a youth when necessary;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred but not required;
- CAP or Masters level education minimum;
- Evaluate patient progress and amend treatment plan accordingly;
- Spanish/English speaker a plus (additional compensation opportunities for Spanish speaking skills);
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required;
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public;
- Serve as a role model to residents/consumers;
- Must be a Qualified Health Professional (CASAC, LMHC, LMHC-P, LMSW or a RN);
- Ability to pass a certification;
- Up-to–date Pennsylvania Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor credentials (May also be considered “in-progress”.