Counselor LCSW/LPC Starting at $70,000

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Counselor works with individuals, families, and groups to promote optimum mental health. Under the supervision of the Clinical Services Supervisor, the Counselor ensures consistent implementation of client care to help clients achieve their goals, by providing counseling services using one or more forms of psychosocial intervention.

Essential Functions

Provides counseling, therapy and / or psychotherapy to clients and families; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs;

provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services.

Secures information on medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the client’s situation through interview, case history, psychological tests, and / or observational techniques;

evaluates information to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.

• Provides and / or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis situation and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery;

communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.

• Works as a team member with other professions in delivery of care management services; Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and / or casework
• Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
• Refers clients to JFS programs, community resources, and other organizations as needed. May determine or participate in determining client’s eligibility for financial assistance.
• Completes case record documentation and prepares reports. Develops and / or reviews service plan and performs follow up to determine quality and quantity of service provided to client and status of client’s case.

Provides feedback to PQI committee on results.

• Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities.
• Demonstrates teamwork and support of the JFS mission and values.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Complies with all company policies and standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required.

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

Education : Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychotherapy or other related field

Work Experience : Experience directly related to the delivery of psychotherapy and / or social services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interviewing, psychosocial assessment, and diagnostic skills. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic plans and make individual modifications.
• Experience in making classroom / community presentations.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate and timely case record documentation.
• Skill in gathering data, compiling information, and preparing reports.
• Knowledge of community support services and resources.
• Ability to use general office equipment, computers, and related software programs.

Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations :

Licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist, or counselor is required. LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment, within the client home, or in a school, camp, or synagogue.

Physical Demands

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The potential exists for highly stressful and emotionally charged encounters with clients and / or family members.

Travel

There may be some travel within the community for meetings. Access to private transportation is required.

Other

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 position.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.