Counselor II - CAT

About the role

Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program - HRSA.gov. Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree) in the field of Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field.
• Use advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services.
• Serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff.
• Ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards.
• Provide therapeutic services including assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• PREFERRED: Experience working with children or families with mental health, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance use and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• MUST: Pass advanced level CPI Training, obtain (or provide a valid) CPR certification, possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related fields.
• Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance use and co-occurring services.
• Pass advanced level CPI Training.
• Obtain (or provide a valid) CPR certification.
• Pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Benefits

• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retail Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

$57,500 per year based on experience.

Schedule

N/A