Behavioral Health Counselor & Case Management Lead

The Alden Network; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network in Illinois seeks a dedicated behavioral health professional to provide psychosocial rehabilitation services for residents. Responsibilities include crisis management, individual and group counseling, assessment, and discharge planning within the behavioral health unit.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field and at least one year of experience with mentally ill populations; strong English communication skills and professional demeanor in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the mentally ill.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to work harmoniously with all personnel.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, consultants, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication through listening, speaking, and writing.
• Maintain professional demeanor in intense or crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide clinically relevant interventions.
• Intervene with problematic and disruptive behaviors.
• Respond to crisis per facility policy and procedure.
• Follow and help maintain all facility rules and regulations.
• Complete all documentation as required by Federal, State, local and facility requirements.
• Assist in the overall functioning of the behavioral health unit.
• Supervisory responsibility over the behavioral health unit.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and supervision as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs and in-services.
• Report all signs of resident abuse or neglect.
• Respect and enforce all resident rights.
• Work all shifts and start and end all shifts on time.
• Maintain personal and professional high standards of practice.
• Assist in conducting Comprehensive Assessments.
• Assist in development of Interim Treatment Plans, Comprehensive Treatment Plans and Quarterly Evaluations.
• Assist in the completion of the M.D.S. and R.A.P.S.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions, as well as case management and discharge planning services.
• Assist in providing crisis management services, which may include the use of C.P.I. techniques as trained by certified trainer.
• Assist in managing milieu and with mealtimes.
• Document assessments, interventions, contacts, and provision of services.
• Review relevant behavioral reports daily and follow-up as needed.
• Participate in and seek out clinical supervision.
• Assists the Activity Department with various activities.
• Assist other departments in managing resident behaviors.
• Attends all in-services and participate in Continuing Education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

The Alden Network in Illinois seeks a dedicated behavioral health professional to provide psychosocial rehabilitation services for residents. Responsibilities include crisis management, individual and group counseling, assessment, and discharge planning within the behavioral health unit.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field and at least one year of experience with mentally ill populations; strong English communication skills and professional demeanor in