Are you an experienced mental health counselor who provides compassionate care through a trauma focused lens?
Are you committed to quality client care and on-going team and professional development? Are you passionate about serving the community?
ComWell is hiring!
To be successful in this position you need to be a team player with strong organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.
Masters degree in a human service field is required.
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) preferred.
$1,000 sign on bonus!
Essential job duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct intake, screening and assessment activities, including the state approved instrument (IMCANs or IMCAT), that are client centered, recovery focused and trauma informed to determine the nature and extent of problem areas of individuals who are requesting services. This may include DUI evaluations as assigned and appropriate.
- Ensure quality service delivery to all clients based on the rules governing the program and service being offered. Mental Health Services follows Rule 140, Substance Use Services are guided by Rule 2060 and both services must meet Council on Accreditation (COA) standards. All services delivered should also meet other rules, regulations, laws and ethical codes related to operations.
- Link individuals to programs and services inside and outside the organization based on assessed need. Make follow-up contacts with referral organizations and service providers, and to arrange follow-up services.
- Assist clients with the development of individualized treatment plans that are client centered and recovery focused.
- Provide individual, couple, family and group counseling services to clients using Evidenced Based Programs that are client centered, recovery focused and trauma informed.
- Serve as a resource to all behavioral health staff with regard to clinical decisions and to provide treatment recommendations and strategies in relation to individual areas of knowledge and expertise.
- Provide discharge planning and follow-up referrals.
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with state and agency standards. This includes timely discharge of clients who are no longer engaged in services and quarterly file reviews on all clients who have been engaged in services for at least 90 days.
- Provide client care in accordance with Hours of Care requirements based on individual standards.
- Responsible for assisting in the collection of consumer fees from the assigned client consistent with ComWell policy and procedures: Accurate and timely collection of fees consistent with ComWell policy. This includes ensuring that the clients fully understand ComWell’s fee policies.
- Participate in clinical staff meetings.
- Responsible for advocating new services or adjustments in the design of current specialized services to better meet the needs of individual clients or certain groups of clients. Assist in the development of new agency programs and service delivery systems as required or requested. Provide advice and guidance related to clinical knowledge and expertise.
- To participate in in-service training and community presentations as assigned to provide education and consultation for community organizations.
- Perform related or other duties as assigned by manager.
- Maintain compliance with all ComWell policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.86 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
Work Location: In person