Description

Provides counseling services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides services planned to restore clients to optimum social and health adjustment Provides orientation to clients Works with clients' families and natural support to create strong support networks and to promote healthy relationships Demonstrates appropriate & complete documentation of treatment – related information including diagnostic summaries, treatment plans and reviews, progress notes, correspondence, releases of information, etc. in compliance with State and agency standards Provides competent and ethical therapy with clients to assist clients in achieving stated goals and objectives and meeting productivity protocol for therapy Provides crisis intervention and ongoing direct treatment: individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy based on client needs Maintains client files  If client does not keep assessment appointment, follows up by phone, mail or email and offers to reschedule appointment Provides coordination of care services to patients including, but not limited to; liaison with the legal system or parole officer, or other outside medical needs in conjunction Facilitates the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), utilizing evidenced based program curriculum as well as incorporating individual service plan (ISP) goals of clients in to IOP treatment Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team Performs intake, evaluation, orientation, admissions, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, discharge planning and referral of substance abuse patients Conducts confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing Buena Vista Treatment and Recovery criteria to determine the appropriate level of care Communicates and integrates agency mission, goals, policies and procedures into daily practice Conducts chart reviews of current clients during group supervision as indicated/required Maintains confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal law, the counseling code of ethics and Buena Vista Treatment and Recovery policies and procedures. Creates and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment Develops and facilitates behavioral health therapy group sessions and educational programs Identifies opportunities for program improvement and quality Improvement  Participates in continuing education to improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies and practices Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management Performs other duties as assigned