Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Director of Services

DESCRIPTION : Counselors are responsible for a variety of counseling and educational services within the school setting.

Counselors are also required to develop, coordinate, and implement the treatment goals and objectives of each client, to include ensuring all objectives, goals, and deficiencies are documented and reported accurately and in compliance with organizational policies and guidelines.

Counselors will facilitate clients support groups as needed as well as build partnerships with other community organizations and school personnel.

TASKS :

1. Responsible for day-to-day operations for assigned group of clients

2. Implement Behavior Modification System

3. Complete all required documentation which includes but not limited to, the tracking of all individualized behavior programs, daily point sheets / totals, outcome tracks, discharge planning, progress notes, treatment plans, quarterlies and all related documentation in compliance with DMAS, Licensure and Accent Group standards

4. Maintain weekly contact with clients’ primary caregivers, school personnel and other relevant health care professionals.

Schedule and attend meeting as required

5. Attend school meetings (i.e. IEP, child studies, etc.) upon approval of Clinical staff or Program Coordinator

6. Attend monthly meetings with Clinical staff and Program Coordinator for supervision and chart audits.

7. Establish working relationships with representatives of other agencies who work with and provide services to individuals.

8. Assist in the referral process for each client

9. Provide transportation for clients using company vehicles as needed

10. Provide transportation and escorting individuals to appointments as needed.

11. Perform other duties as assigned

Skills : Case management

Case management

Oral and written communication

Group and individual counseling

Crisis intervention

Report Writing and Other Client Documentation

Service Plan Development and Implementation

Knowledge of : Community Resources

Community Resources

Counseling Interventions

CORE Standards

Human Development

Group Dynamics

Computer skills (Windows)

Training’s / Certifications :

CPR / FIRST AID

Medication Training

Restraint Training Techniques

OTHER :

Accessible by phone 24 hours a day / 7 days per week / 365 days a week

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to work on call as needed

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year successful work experience providing mental health services or special education to individuals who have developmental disabilities.

Registered as QMHP-C or T with the VA Board of Counseling REQUIRED . Must successfully pass a criminal history check by the BIU of DBHDS and a central registry check by VDSS.

Must also successfully pass tuberculosis screening.

Job Type : Full-time

Sign On Bonus will be dispersed every 90 days per quarter for the school year.

This bonus is tentative with maintaining employment with the company for a school year including our summer program.

Work Remotely

Telehealth Sessions are mandatory to maintain client safety and services over school breaks and holidays.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
Work setting :
• In-person
• In-person

Application Question(s) :

Are you registered with the Va Board of Counseling?

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location : In person