Counselor
Company: VITALITY UNLIMITED
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR or INTERN DEPARTMENT:
CLINICAL DEPARTMENT LOCATION(S): VARIES SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM
COORDINATOR / CLINICAL SUPERVISOR JOB SUMMARY: As part of the
primary care team, responsible for providing standardized
counseling/therapy for consumers. Consumers with mild, moderate,
and severe mental health conditions and/or substance abuse.
Clinical Professional Counselor will work to address other social
needs of the consumer and will utilize area referral sources for
needed specialty care, hospitalizations, or advanced psychiatric
treatment. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess the mental and
behavioral health status of consumers. Provide counseling/therapy
to consumers utilizing professional counseling standards.
Formulates differential diagnosis of mild, moderate, severe mental
health conditions and/or substance abuse. Formulates short-term and
long-term counseling/therapy plans for consumers under care.
Consults with medical staff and other providers regarding complex
consumers and regarding prescription medications prescribed by
providers. Identify consumers with urgent mental health conditions
(e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate
referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment
facilities. Provide written document of therapy sessions,
assessments, interventions, and recommendations. Provide
non-scheduled urgent assessments of consumers. Provide groups and
family therapy sessions. Participate in a team management approach
to consumers care and treatment. Maintain quality care through
participation in peer review, policy development and quality
improvement programs. Maintain and update professional knowledge
and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings and
workshops. Ensures confidentiality of client as required by 42CFR
Part II. Follows Code of Ethic as stated in NAC 458. Quality
Assurance and other duties as assigned. The ability to use the
electronic health record. Maintain up to date consumer records.
Demonstrate dependability and adaptability. Cultivate relationships
with referring agencies and other outside resources. Maintain Valid
Nevada Licensure. Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: To perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects
and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement
data; Designs workflows and procedures. Problem Solvin g -
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in- group problem solving situations; Uses reason even
when dealing with emotional topics. Client Service - Manages
difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to client
needs; Solicits client comments to improve service; Responds to
requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and
tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and
persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets
clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group
presentation skills. Participates in meetings. Written
Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work for
spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents
numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
information. Teamwork - Balances team and individual
responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others'
views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a
positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Leadership - Exhibits
confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to
perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of
others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition
to others. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Diversity
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes
a harassment-free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with
integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes
administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization's
goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities;
Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Strategic
Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals;
Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market
and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities;
Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Judgment - Displays
willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate
judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes
appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely
decisions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work
activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.
Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and
their tasks. Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism -
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their
status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows
through on commitments. Safety and Security - Observes safety and
security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond
guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment
and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the
work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent
change, delays, or unexpected events QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of
five (5) years of experience in the field of treating addictive
disorders and knowledge of a wide range of treatment approaches to
enhance services. Maintain an understanding of how behavioral
health priorities are administered under the State of Nevada
guidelines. Skill in providing professional counseling/therapy
according to established standards of care; excellent customer
service and support skills. Organizing and prioritizing workload
and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Knowledge of theories and research on
personality and intellectual growth and development, individual
differences, human motivation, and substance abuse disorders, and
co-occurring disorders. Ability to work with physicians, and other
team members of the care team to evaluate consumers conditions and
develop comprehensive care plans. Knowledge of interview
techniques. Knowledge of current trends in the field of substance
abuse, mental health, and homeless issues. Knowledge of local
community resources. Ability to assess, diagnosis, and implement
treatment plans for clients. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with clients, community groups and
staff members. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and
written form. Ability to perform counseling services with limited
supervision and within a framework of standard policies and
procedures. Ability and experience to work under limited
supervision. Must provide certification at time of employment. A
valid Nevada Driver License and proof of insurance. Must have a
clean driving record. Capable of responding to resident's needs in
a variety of situations. Physical stamina and the ability to
perform tasks that require bending, lifting, and standing for
extended periods of time. Must consistently provide a negative drug
screen. EDUCATION: The qualified candidate should have minimum of
two years of full-time experience in mental health counseling.
Completion of an accredited program with certification and
licensure as a Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of
Nevada having obtained a Master's degree. Employment Type: Full
Time Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: VITALITY UNLIMITED, Reno , Counselor, Other , Reno, Nevada
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