WestCare
Overview
Key Largo - 99198 Overseas - Key Largo, FL 33037
Salary Range:
$21.22 - $21.22 Hourly
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
4 Year Degree
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
For more information, visit: info.flclearinghouse.com
Position Summary The Behavioral Health Counselor performs screenings, assessments, interventions and referral and linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues, with the goal of intervention and preventing worsening of symptoms.
Essential Job Functions
Carrying a caseload of approximately 25 clients.
Providing children substance abuse outreach, screening and intervention.
Providing linkage for further assessment and treatment.
Consulting with school personnel regarding family needs and participating in case staffing with DCF, Wesley House and/or Our Kids.
Demonstrating empathetic, professional behavior toward children, families, and school personnel.
Maintaining confidentiality of service recipients.
Engaging clients and completing 115 direct service hours per month.
Enrolling clients in services through intakes and completing biopsychosocial assessments.
Preparing written documentation for each service provided and participating in case conference.
Completing all orientation and mandated training activities, including e‑learning courses, within required timeframes and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
Embracing and embodying the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Performing any other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications Certifications/Licensures
Not applicable.
Education
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.
Experience and Competencies
Two years experience working with substance abuse and children preferred.
Intake and assessment experience preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner.
Ability to network with internal and external departments and agencies.
Knowledge of case management techniques, life span development, and the inter‑relationship between trauma, exposure to violence, substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Ability to assess and evaluate case management needs of consumers/families and develop appropriate service plans within a developmental framework.
Ability to chart results of case management assessments, service plans, progress notes, discharge plans, and other consumer‑related information.
Maintaining confidential files and records.
Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology.
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values.
Knowledge of Incident Reporting, HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality.
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs.
Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers; demonstrate respect for individual cultural and ethnic values.
Articulating a working definition of trauma; understanding the impact of trauma and re‑traumatization.
High degree of dependability:
Maintains a good attendance record.
Observes working hours.
Shows flexibility and responds to requests from supervisor.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship and integrity on the job.
Work time is always productive.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with consumers, co‑workers, external partners and regulatory agencies:
Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision.
Maintains a positive attitude toward work.
Ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment:
Work area is clean and orderly.
Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate use of incident reports in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures.
Presenting a positive personal image: dresses and maintains a professional demeanor.
Excellent communication skills; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work well in a team environment; adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially regarding confidentiality.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; some outdoor activities may be required.
Essential Physical Demands
Requires mobility and physical activity: adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment, including standing, walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, use of computer and telephone systems.
Requires talking, hearing, and seeing for communication and documentation tasks.
Provides safe personal protective equipment as needed.
Essential Mental Demands
Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information.
Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co‑workers, managers, the public, and employees at all levels.
Requires ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings; use of approved mental/verbal de‑escalation techniques.
EEO Statement WestCare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of disability, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or any other protected class.
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Salary Range:
$21.22 - $21.22 Hourly
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
4 Year Degree
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
For more information, visit: info.flclearinghouse.com
Position Summary The Behavioral Health Counselor performs screenings, assessments, interventions and referral and linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues, with the goal of intervention and preventing worsening of symptoms.
Essential Job Functions
Carrying a caseload of approximately 25 clients.
Providing children substance abuse outreach, screening and intervention.
Providing linkage for further assessment and treatment.
Consulting with school personnel regarding family needs and participating in case staffing with DCF, Wesley House and/or Our Kids.
Demonstrating empathetic, professional behavior toward children, families, and school personnel.
Maintaining confidentiality of service recipients.
Engaging clients and completing 115 direct service hours per month.
Enrolling clients in services through intakes and completing biopsychosocial assessments.
Preparing written documentation for each service provided and participating in case conference.
Completing all orientation and mandated training activities, including e‑learning courses, within required timeframes and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
Embracing and embodying the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Performing any other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications Certifications/Licensures
Not applicable.
Education
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.
Experience and Competencies
Two years experience working with substance abuse and children preferred.
Intake and assessment experience preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner.
Ability to network with internal and external departments and agencies.
Knowledge of case management techniques, life span development, and the inter‑relationship between trauma, exposure to violence, substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Ability to assess and evaluate case management needs of consumers/families and develop appropriate service plans within a developmental framework.
Ability to chart results of case management assessments, service plans, progress notes, discharge plans, and other consumer‑related information.
Maintaining confidential files and records.
Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology.
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values.
Knowledge of Incident Reporting, HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality.
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs.
Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers; demonstrate respect for individual cultural and ethnic values.
Articulating a working definition of trauma; understanding the impact of trauma and re‑traumatization.
High degree of dependability:
Maintains a good attendance record.
Observes working hours.
Shows flexibility and responds to requests from supervisor.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship and integrity on the job.
Work time is always productive.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with consumers, co‑workers, external partners and regulatory agencies:
Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision.
Maintains a positive attitude toward work.
Ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment:
Work area is clean and orderly.
Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate use of incident reports in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures.
Presenting a positive personal image: dresses and maintains a professional demeanor.
Excellent communication skills; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work well in a team environment; adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially regarding confidentiality.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; some outdoor activities may be required.
Essential Physical Demands
Requires mobility and physical activity: adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment, including standing, walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, use of computer and telephone systems.
Requires talking, hearing, and seeing for communication and documentation tasks.
Provides safe personal protective equipment as needed.
Essential Mental Demands
Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information.
Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co‑workers, managers, the public, and employees at all levels.
Requires ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings; use of approved mental/verbal de‑escalation techniques.
EEO Statement WestCare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of disability, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or any other protected class.
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