Senior Mental Health Counselor

Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.
A great opportunity for people to get exposure working with families in distress and increase positive home environments, stability and to help children thrive!
The Senior Counselor provides comprehensive, short-term, home-based services to families involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This role will provide training/supervision to advance your skills in engagement, assessment related to overall-child well-being, and intervention implementation. Senior Counselors provide psychoeducation, parenting support, case management, linkage to community resources, and assistance with crisis stabilization,. They are key members of a multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively with DCF, schools, and community providers.
$4,000 Sign-on Bonus! Hourly Rate: $23.08
BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field is required. Previous experience working with client population with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs
Full time
At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Nurture Your Health:
o Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
o Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
o Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health
o Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
o Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
o Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
o 8 sick days per year for your well-being
o 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
o 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
o 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
o Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides front line crisis support to individuals and/or families in the program by phone, in-home and/or in the community as needed based on initial assessment of the presenting concerns and program practice parameters. Problem solves by interpreting and adapting guidelines in the field and reviews situational details and assessment with supervisor for a second opinion and consultation.

Makes decisions based on interpretation of the data presented and/or refines the methods and techniques used. Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers and/or family supports as appropriate.
Provides group, individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers.

Maintains records of counseling, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by program.

Demonstrates knowledge of basic psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns, and primary intervention modalities relevant to target population (e.g., skill building, safety planning, parenting skills, and high fidelity wraparound care).

Provides service (evaluation, treatment, wraparound team facilitation, follow-up, case management) in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) and maintains a flexible schedule to ensure services are delivered based on client needs and as defined by the program.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention/clinical emergencies with appropriate supervision including rotating on-call coverage with other team members to ensure 24 hour availability to clients as required by program.

Participates in the development, implementation, and facilitation of initial treatment plan or plan of care, transition plan and timeline for strategies and next steps as defined by program.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program, understands program/department/agency guidelines, goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the home through appropriate supervision, reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions as defined by program.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision, team meetings, staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management/care coordination and review of treatment plans/plans of care. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
#Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.