Behavioral Health Counselor - Crisis & Counseling

The Alden Network; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 Rockford, IL is seeking a dedicated professional to provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to residents, including crisis management, individual and group counseling, assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and case management.

Requirements include a certificate or degree in psychology or social work, at least one year of experience with mentally ill populations, strong English communication, and the ability to work harmoniously with all staff in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Must possess a certificate or degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with the mentally ill population.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language clearly.
• Must work harmoniously with all personnel and maintain professional conduct.
• Must communicate effectively in listening, speaking, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial rehabilitation services including crisis management, counseling, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Complete MDS, discharge planning, case management, linkage, and referral as needed.
• Prepare and provide clinically relevant interventions and documentations.
• Respond to crises per facility policy and participate in supervision.
• Assist in over-all functioning of the behavioral health unit and maintain resident rights.
• Attend team meetings and continuing education programs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and services; perform related duties.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Certificate or degree in Psychology

Certificate or degree in Social Work

Related field degree/certificate

Tools

CPI techniques

Job description

The Alden Network in Rockford, IL is seeking a dedicated professional to provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to residents, including crisis management, individual and group counseling, assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and case management.

Requirements include a certificate or degree in psychology or social work, at least one year of experience with mentally ill populations, strong English communication, and the ability to work harmoniously with all staff in a dynamic