Foster Care Counselor - Urgently Hiring!

BASIC FUNCTION

To empower people to improve the quality of their lives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete mental health assessments, treatment/service plans, case notes, quarterly reports, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, & other documentation in compliance with Medicaid Rule 140 and 132, COA and all other funder and agency requirements.
• Provide in the moment crisis counseling per direction from Supervisors and input from Foster Care Case Management.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling per the service/treatment plan.
• Provide counseling services onsite at GACS, at the foster child’s home, or other predetermined and appropriate location.
• Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Child and Family Team Meetings, placement meetings, hospital staffing, mediation, other as needed.
• Actively participate in individual/group clinical supervision/meetings.
• Be available after hours to assist in crisis intervention services when needed, including SASS assessments.
• Meet identified Medicaid documentation and billing requirements.
• Complete all required GACS training, and clinical trainings as identified and recommended.
• All other program duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of persons served.
• Ability to exercise discretion, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to work full-time, with flexible hours required.
• Valid Driver's License, with good driving record, required.