POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position is responsible for the delivery of individual, and family counseling services in an office setting utilizing Telehealth sessions and completion of documentation required for the clinical record including, but not limited to; development of the Initial Wellness and Recovery Plan, Bio-psychosocial assessment, weekly Therapeutic notes and monthly Treatment Plan  reviews. Responsible for crisis intervention and de-escalation of situations to ensure safety to all. This includes assessment of crisis situations to determine severity and making recommendations to direct care staff to insure consistency and appropriateness of staff response to issues. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develops a comprehensive substance abuse/mental health history and psychosocial assessment that includes the patient’s problems and strengths and preferences, including cultural, religious, and ethnic background and implications for the care plan. Orients patients and families to the facility, its services, its service limitations, and patients’ rights. Participates in development of individualized patient care plans. Completes mandatory documentation within timelines mandated by federal, state, and local regulations. Facilitates the social and psychological well-being of patients and their families. Mediates issues that arise among patients, families, and staff. Coordinates visits by facility mental health providers and makes residential referrals. Plans discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges form the facility. Involves the entire facility in meeting patients’ psychosocial needs. Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patient’s current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources. Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.