Counselor II/III- Youth

Mount Rogers Community Services Board; Galax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services Board in Virginia seeks a Counselor II/III to provide counseling, case management, and crisis intervention based on consumer needs and assessments. The role includes developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals, and ensuring compliance with policies and confidentiality.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and eligibility for licensure; licensure as LPC/LCSW/LMFT is noted for higher levels.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mental disorders and substance abuse.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic abilities.
• Understanding of counseling theories and practice.
• Experience developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with evaluation tools for psychological testing where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health/substance use disorders and functional capacity.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide case management, referrals, monitoring, and skill development for community integration.
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision and performance reviews.
• Meet billing targets and maintain confidentiality of consumer information.
• Collaborate with agencies and organizations to deliver consultation and education.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Counseling theories and practice

Treatment modalities and plans

Knowledge of mental disorders

Evaluation tools knowledge

Education

Masters in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Clinicians (e.g., Licensed, Licensed Eligible, LBA, BCBA)

The Counselor II/III provides counseling, case management services, and crisis intervention based on consumer need and functional assessment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide comprehensive assessment in order to identify and diagnose mental health/substance abuse disorders and the overall functional capacity of the consumer; to integrate input from collateral contacts; to make referrals, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; to establish measurable goals and objectives, which are based upon consumer needs identified during assessment. To identify and implement appropriate interventions through treatment modalities such as individual, group, family, or couples therapy.
• Provide case management services to consumers who meet eligibility criteria, and have identified case management needs; to provide case management activities such as referral, monitoring, supportive counseling, education, and development of skills to enhance community integration.
• Engage in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and of services rendered to consumers, through annual re-assessments and treatment plan reviews; to provide outcome measures of progress where possible.
• Meet targeted billing units per month consistently throughout the fiscal year. These are provided in writing to each YSS and individualized to account for other duties performed consistently throughout the year to comply with all policies and procedures established by Mount Rogers CSB, Licensure, Medicaid/Medicare, and other regulatory bodies; keep records up-to-date and adhere to confidentiality of consumer information.
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision, clinical staffing meetings, business meetings, and committees as assigned; utilizes these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making. Keep mandatory trainings up-to-date.
• Provide consultation and educational services with Mount Rogers CSB and with other agencies or organizations.

OTHER DUTIES

• May provide restoration services.
• Will complete other job related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of mental disorders and substance abuse
• Skills in assessment and diagnosis
• Knowledge of counseling theories and practice utilized to treat mental illness and substance abuse
• Knowledge of a broad range of treatment modalities and development of treatment plans
• Oral and written communication skills
• Where applicable, knowledge of evaluation tools for psychological testing

(Level 13)Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field that is eligible for for supervised residency towards LPC, LCSW, or LMFT must either be completed or pending completion from a KCREP accredited institution within 3 months of contingent job offer.

OR

Counselor III

(Level 14)Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; Licensure required. (Licensed as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.)

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