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JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing a treatment caseload in the HELP Program/Mental Health Court and providing support to the treatment staff. The incumbent will work directly with individuals diagnosed with substance use or other mental health disorders. The incumbent provides counseling services by facilitating group and individual therapy sessions, record keeping, and oversight of treatment plan progress. This position works under the supervision of the HELP Program Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitates groups and provides individualized counseling sessions for program participants

Utilizes and maintains fidelity to evidenced-based curriculums and modalities for all group and individual therapy

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of group process and counseling theory/technique as related to mental illness, substance use and developmental disability

Provides psycho-educational instruction in areas such as social skills, communication skills, parenting skills, mental illness management, relapse prevention, and drug and alcohol education

Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs

Ensures the proper maintenance of caseload files/participant records per agency requirements including:

1. Individualized treatment planning
2. Program and phase orientation paperwork
3. Assessments
4. Clinical progress notes
5. Client contact notes
6. Discharge planning
7. Participant compliance to program requirements
8. Crisis interventions and referral processes
9. Medical records

Makes appropriate treatment recommendations based on individual need of participant while operating within the boundaries of the court system

Fosters therapeutic alliance with participants while maintaining boundaries and expectations outlined in agency policy

Assists in the collection of data and research as needed to facilitate the most current and effective treatment possible

Conducts initial assessments for individuals referred to program, as assigned

Conducts initial program and phase orientations with participants

Disseminates and provides information to the treatment team and participants in team discussion of participants goals, objections, motivations, and compliance

Attends weekly status review meetings and court sessions and assists with maintenance of court spreadsheet

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive materials and information as outlined in state and federal regulations including HIPAA and CFR 42 and agency policy; Upholds ethical code and expectations as outlined by agency policy and professional licensing/accreditation boards, as applicable

Participates in all required trainings and effectively utilizes training materials in current work assignments

Maintains licensure/accreditation or actively seeks same.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Other duties as assigned.