Lincoln, IL
62 days ago
Lead Counselor

Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for providing direct clinical and treatment supervision and training to counseling staff. Essential job functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

Daily supervision of counselors assigned to the program. Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program. Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards. Facilitate groups, family groups, and assist clients of the program. Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc. Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources. Oversee and provide intake and program orientation for the client and family members including, but not limited to, assessment of psychological and social functioning and the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the clients Individual Treatment Plans. Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested. Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested. Participate in facilitating ancillary services, e.g., family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc. Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation. Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities. Prepare client progress reports, when necessary. Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned.
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