PROS Counselor (Recovery Specialist)

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services PROS is a strengths-oriented psychiatric rehabilitation program dedicated to helping adults increase independence and overall well-being. The PROS Counselor assists individuals with persistent mental illness in setting life goals, managing symptoms, and taking concrete steps toward a better life through evidence-based individual and group services.

Working with an interdisciplinary team, the counselor helps participants identify a meaningful plan of care and strives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Strong computer skills and documentation knowledge required.
• Background check as part of pre-employment screening.
• Experience in PROS or related psychiatric settings preferred.
• Experience with adults with persistent mental illnesses, esp. psychosis, preferred.
• Group facilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to twenty-five participants with individual counseling and case management as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside supports including family, case managers, housing program staff, and medical providers.
• Conduct required assessments (biopsychosocial, psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational readiness, cultural, substance dependence).
• Develop IRPs in collaboration with participants on a semi-annual basis or as needed.
• Develop and facilitate approximately four to twelve skills-based workshops per week.
• Document progress toward goals in monthly notes and adjust services as needed.
• Provide services according to evidence-based practices (Wellness Self-Management, Family Psychoeducation, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, IPS).
• Coordinate follow-up services after discharge from the program.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team and weekly meetings.
• Maintain records and timely documentation per CMS and OMH requirements.
• Conduct intakes as needed.

Skills

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Group facilitation

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Tools

AWARDS electronic health record

Job description

Position: PROS Counselor/Recovery Counselor
Program/Department: PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services)
Reports to: Supervisory Staff
Work Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11236
Hours: Full time Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM OR 8:30AM-4:30PM
Salary Range: $50,000 - $50,000
Position Summary
Brooklyn Community Services PROS is strengths-oriented psychiatric rehabilitation program devoted to helping adults increase independence and overall well-being. The PROS Counselor aids people living with persistent mental illnesses in developing life role goals, in managing symptoms, and in taking concrete steps toward a better life. The PROS Counselor does so through the provision of evidence-based individual and group services aimed at the development of therapeutic and life skills. Working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, they help program participants identify an individualized, meaningful course of care to become as self-sufficient as possible.Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to twenty-five participants, providing individual counseling and case management as clinically appropriate
• Develop and maintain collateral relationships with outside supports including family, case managers, housing program staff, and medical providers
• Conduct required assessments including the biopsychosocial, psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational readiness, cultural, and substance dependence screenings
• Develop Individualized Recovery Plans (IRPs) in collaboration with participants based on the above listed assessments on a semi-annual basis, or more often as needed
• Develop and facilitate approximately four to twelve skills-based workshops per week
• Document participants’ progress/regression towards goals in monthly progress notes and determine the need for service modifications on an ongoing basis.
• Provide services according to evidence-based practices including Wellness Self-Management, Family Psychoeducation, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Individual Placement and Support
• Coordinate follow-up services once a participant is ready for discharge from the program.
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, including participation in weekly administrative and clinical meetings
• Possess/develop proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AWARDS electronic health record
• Manage responsibility for maintenance of records, including timely documentation of services as required by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services and the Office of Mental Health
• Conduct intakes, as needed

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in one of the following: Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related mental health qualifications
• Computer skills and knowledge of service documentation required
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD
• Professional experience in a PROS program, inpatient psychiatric setting, or program serving adults experiencing psychosis preferred
• Professional experience serving adults with persistent mental illnesses, particularly psychosis preferred
• Professional experience with group facilitation preferred

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities