Position Summary:

Counselors are primarily responsible for the delivery of individual, group and family counseling services and completion of documentation required for the clinical record including, but not limited to; development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP), psychosocial assessment, daily notes and weekly reviews. Counselors will attend interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, monitor treatment throughout the clients care, and establish parameters for discharge planning. Counselors are 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 responses to issues. Counselors may direct and supervise staff assigned to them. Counselors will develop an approved curriculum as the basis for group and individual counseling.

Essential Job Functions:

Utilize counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective. Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group and family counseling. Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals. Analyze situations and take necessary actions to provide crisis intervention. Interpreting and implementing WestCare procedures regarding crisis intervention as appropriate. Supervise and direct the activity of direct care staff. Provide direct counseling services to clients. Monitor and assess client behavior. Create Individual Treatment/Service Plans. Report to immediate supervisor any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Regional Vice President or regulatory agency.

Participate in decision to refer clients for ancillary services, i.e., family support groups, continuing care groups, etc. Complete documentation required for clinical records and other reports as assigned. Attend all interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and establish parameters for discharge planning. Ensure that all staff are following WestCare polices and procedures. Make recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding performance evaluations of program staff. Make recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding interviewing and hiring of direct care staff. Requires regular and consistent attendance to ensure continuity of counseling services to clients. Follow all WestCare policies and procedures. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. All other duties as assigned.