Mental Health Counselor
US-CA-Santa Rosa
external
Req #: 173658
Type: Part-Time
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Overview: The Mental Health Counselor conducts comprehensive assessments of individuals, considering both clinical and psychosocial factors. They deliver group and family therapy interventions, make informed clinical and psychosocial evaluations, and coordinate discharge processes autonomously. Additionally, they stay updated on clinical approaches, facilitating effective communication between the treatment team, families, guardians, and community providers. Responsibilities: * Provides individualized care and treatment, considering age and developmental needs of each person served, and conducts professional assessments of family needs while delivering family therapy interventions. * Independently develops biopsychosocial summaries, implements interventions for discharge barriers, and coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and documentation. * Advocates and negotiates with internal and external systems on behalf of the person served, ensuring adherence to professional standards. * Offers crisis intervention, supports families in understanding mental illness complexities, and utilizes all interactions with the person served as opportunities for empowering therapeutic interventions. * Conducts counseling sessions, facilitates therapeutic groups, and actively participates in community and treatment team meetings, representing the clinical needs of the person served. Qualifications: Education * A Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling is required. Experience * Must have knowledge of the DSM-IV - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and community resources. * Two (2) years of experience with the severe and persistent mentally ill. Licenses/Certifications * Licensed Mental Health Counselor is preferred.
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