Fulfill your purpose at CLM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bCS3JufXrPyr7SgiLrusQ CLM provides the area's most comprehensive array of mental health services for children and their families. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 3 – 21 who experience mental illness and/or serious emotional difficulties. The Children’s Community Support Counselor provides outpatient community-based support to assist client’s with improving symptoms and behaviors that otherwise interfere with age appropriate development, functioning and wellness goals. This is a full time, 35 hour per week position. Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties + Provide counseling and Functional Support Services (FSS) in the home, school or other community-based setting as deemed appropriate for the objectives, interventions and desired outcomes identified in the client’s treatment plan; + Provide Individual Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBSI) to develop, apply, and reinforce coping strategies to reduce and/or ameliorate symptoms and behaviors that interfere with functioning and goal achievement; + Encourage engagement in and provide Family Training and Counseling (FTC) services to educate and promote how to best support the client’s resiliency and recovery toward treatment goals; + Provide Crisis Intervention (CI) when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community; + Provide timely documentation on each service delivered; + Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around family systems approach is provided to the client; + Provide set billable service hours each week to meet direct service key performance indicator (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation at a rate of $35 per hour); + Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor; + Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients; + Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards; + Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.; + Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings; + Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications and Skills + Bachelor’s degree preferred however an Associate’s degree along with a minimum of two years of direct service in a related field may qualify; + Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations; + Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications; + Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work; + Ability to navigate an electronic health record; + Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision; + Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services; + Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task. Physical Demands and Working Conditions A majority of the work will be visiting clients in the community and also in their homes. The ability to actively engage with children and conduct interactive play within a therapeutic setting is required. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers. The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required. Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required. Benefits At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include: + Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) + Health Reimbursement Arrangement + Flexible Spending Account + Paid earned time (3 weeks in year one, caps at 6 weeks) + Paid holidays (8) with bonus birthday holiday in your birth month + 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment + Life Insurance paid by company + Short and Long Term Disability paid by company + Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company + Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports + Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role + Scholarship for professional advancement + Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions + On the job training and continuing education opportunities + Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth + Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve + Flexible work schedule + Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork! The Center for Life Management has partnered with New England College to offer a Master’s Degree! This is an exciting opportunity for CLM staff to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) degree in 3 years. Who’s Eligible and What’s Required: + Must be a regular, full-time CLM employee in good standing for 9 months or more. + Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree. + Must agree to a five (5) year commitment of full-time employment in good standing with the Center for Life Management (beginning from start date/year of Professional Development Program participation). + Participants must maintain a B average to continue participation in the program. *Cost of tuition is covered by Center for Life Management *Employee is responsible for applicable taxable portion of tuition remission Join CLM and make your career dreams a reality! #CLMLP1