Lead Counselor Technician Job Details Job Location Pikeville - 173 Redale - Pikeville, KY Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: The Lead Counselor Technician supervises and provides daily support to assigned program participants. This position serves as a junior member of the programs leadership team and supervises designated Counselor Technicians. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: + Supervises designated Counselor Technicians under the guidance of the Program Director or designee; + Helps the Program Coordinator in the creation and establishment of work schedules for assigned Counselor Technicians; + Supervises program participants under the direction of the Program Director or designee, reporting unusual changes as they occur; + Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and observation of participants; + Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring program participant, staff, and visitor safety; + Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable; + Assists with the initial assessment and receiving of new program participants; + Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hours worked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time; + Transports participants to school or medical appointments as required (if authorized); + Monitors participant whereabouts to be sure they remain on WestCare property, or have appropriate paperwork needed to leave WestCare property; + Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants, participating where appropriate; + Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order; + Ensures program participant medication is processed upon admission and given on time, in accordance with WestCare procedures; + Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; + Performs any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Certifications/Licensures: + Relevant certification and/or licensure ispreferred;preference will be given to certified candidates; + Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required. Education: + Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred; + High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience and Competencies: + Two (2) years experience in a comparable position is required; + Three (3) or more years working in a behavioral health environment is preferred; + Experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders preferred; + Ability to form and maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and program participants required; + Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required; + Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required; + Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required; + Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required; + Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; + Experience leading, supervising, and motivating a team is preferred; Working Conditions: + Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; + Occasional outdoor work and travel between multiple locationsmaybe required; + Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment;