Counselor

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Affirms clients through ongoing processes such as the strengths-based assessment, activities assessment, co-occurring/substance use assessments, risk assessments and annual assessments to monitor the progress of the client and family toward his/her goals.
• Engages with the client, family and other involved parties through face-to-face and phone interactions and works with the client and family to build trust, encourage hope, and ensure ongoing engagement in behavioral health services.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of Behavioral Health Service Plans (BHSP’s).
• Maintains client records in compliance with Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc., ADHS, RBHA/health plans, AHCCCS and Joint Commission standards.
• Communicates and coordinates client care with family members, behavioral and medical health providers and community resources evidenced by documentation, release of information and reports to state agencies.
• Ensures continuity and coordination of care and assesses the progress and level of functioning of the family as evidenced by chart review and successful facilitation of the Child and Family/Adult Team processes.
• Provides primarily counseling and other services to clients when medically necessary and appropriate, meeting the agency's direct service standard of 1248 hours annually.
• Completes all required documentation related to individual and group service delivery, including necessary enrollment, ongoing assessment, and discharge processes.
• Provides customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement processes in the Clinic.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master's degree in a behavioral health related field.
• Valid AZ driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Arizona fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain.
• 21 yrs. of age or older.
• Ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Prior experience providing behavioral health services to individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders in a variety of settings.
• Experience working with clients with complex emotional needs.
• Understanding of community resources available, including benefits and entitlement process, as well as an understanding of managed care.
• Understanding of client/family-centered care model.

Skills/Abilities Required

• Basic skills: strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate a team or group, complex problem-solving skills including conflict resolution skills, technical skills including windows computer program, copier, fax, resource management skills.