Counselor

Description

SUMMARY

The Family Counselor is primarily responsible for assessing family needs and providing individual and family psychotherapy. Services will be evidence-based and focused on families referred to HRTs FAST program.

Pay : $32 - $34 / hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts therapeutic visits in individual, family, or group sessions, and may include multi-family group sessions. Treatment services should involve a family component when possible and should seek to strengthen family relationships by improving communication and improving family members’ ability to support the juvenile’s treatment progress.
• Reviews and follows a service treatment plan that addresses the client’s current level of functioning and update as necessary.
• Provides structured sessions occurring for a specific, authorized period that work toward the attainment of mutually defined goals as specified in the treatment plan.
• Assists in identification and utilization of community resources and natural supports, and after care support services.
• Maintains regular contact with families and additional team members as needed.
• Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides case management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.
• Documents attendance, level of participation, and comprehension of activities, on the same day of service delivery.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served.
• Attends and makes reports to the Child and Family Team (CFT) during CFT meetings as requested.
• Maintains records of mileage traveled in course of job performance and submits documentation to the Program Supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Attends and completes a minimum of twenty-four hours of job-related training annually.
• Commits to attending all program meetings, in-service trainings and regular communication with team members.
• Schedules and attends a minimum of 4 hours of supervision per month, which must include 1 hour of individual clinical supervision and at least 3 hours of group supervision through program meetings.
• Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and families at all times.
• Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise.
• Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and families.
• Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontation.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

50% : throughout the county assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services or related field required.

2 years documented full-time experience providing therapeutic or non-therapeutic treatment services to the child welfare population.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Must meet the requirements to be a safe driver.

Must possess a current Arizona State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.

Must have personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registration as required.

Must be able to pass a DCS Clearance with no substantiated reports.

When required, the ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, and if requested a physical exam.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures.

Skills, knowledge, and ability to instruct clients in the following topics : child development, home management, personal problem solving, accessing community services, and supports domestic violence issues, appropriate discipline and childcare techniques and age appropriate parenting skills.

Knowledge of Arizona's foster care system.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to travel and work at multiple locations.

Ability to maintain ethical standards and professional boundaries.

Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Ability to manage multiple people and projects.

Have excellent oral and written communication.

Have excellent organization and time management skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to collaborate internally and externally.

Ability to work with diverse population.

Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships.

Ability to provide exemplary customer service to all employees and outside constituents.

Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

What we offer :

Full Time Employees :

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure

Separate sick leave that rolls over each year

Up to 10 Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options

DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees :

401K

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance program

Pet Insurance

Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

Mileage reimbursement

Company cellphone

benefits may vary based on Position / State / County

Application Deadline :   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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