IICAPS Counselor- IICAPS- 7396

Community Health Resources (CHR); Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Calm app access

Counseling sessions

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Manchester, CT is hiring an IICAPS Counselor for a full-time role (40 hours/week) in the IICAPS program. The position provides community-based clinical services, case management, and coordination for children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 to help stabilize at home and in the community.

The Counselor conducts intake, assessments, counseling, and discharge planning, coordinating with the supervising therapist to address crises and ensure seamless aftercare and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services required.
• Experience working with children with behavioral health issues and families.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Will attend required program trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with client intake, evaluations, assessments, referrals, and releases of information.
• Inform clients and families of program requirements for completion and rights/responsibilities.
• Provide individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling.
• Use model tools and complete discharge summaries with clients and families.
• Maintain family and collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
• Participate as a full member of the team and attend agency trainings.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Family support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

EHR

Job description

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JOB TITLE: IICAPS Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

PROGRAM/LOCATION: IICAPS, Manchester, CT

PC#: 1408

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS)

Provides comprehensive community-based clinical, case management, and case coordination services for children and adolescents aged 3 to 18, who have a history of or at risk of hospitalization. The goals of IICAPS include stabilizing and maintaining children in their homes and communities, developing strength-based comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, and improving the child's relationships within his or her school, family, and community.

ABOUT THE POSITION: IICAPS Counselor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists team member in conducting client intake information, evaluations, assessments, referrals, and releases of information.
• Informs clients and their families’ requirements for program completion.
• Informs clients of their rights and responsibilities.
• Provide individual, family, educational, and wellness counseling.
• Use model tools and complete discharge summaries with clients and families.
• Understands specific model and uses concepts and model principals when appropriate to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms.
• Provides opportunities for clients and families to practice skills.
• Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
• Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes.
• Provides case management, clinical, and crisis intervention supports as indicated. Works in close collaboration with assigned therapist and supervisor in event of crisis.
• Responsible for arranging aftercare clinical and non-clinical services.
• Demonstrates competency in topics of child development and provides trauma sensitive and culturally competent care.
• Uses EHR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments.
• Responsible for accurate input of computer data.
• Participate as a full member of the team and attends all model required meetings and agency trainings.
• Other duties as related to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services required.

Experience: Experience in working with children who have behavioral health issues and families required. Preferred experience working in the home and community environment, at least two (2) years experience in a mental health setting.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Training: Will attend all required program trainings.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs , including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.28 minimum-$26.97 maximum

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License

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