Requisition ID: 63498

Location: Presence Res Behavioral Health

Location Address:
1820 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 10
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides various supportive behavioral health services to a diverse client population.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides clients with monitoring and training in the self-administration of medications if required in the treatment setting and authorized by the Medical Director.

Provides community outreach services to clients including home visits so as to render services in natural settings.

Documents all services in a timely, accurate and professional manner according to established standards.

Demonstrates understanding and adherence to all financial expectations and regulatory requirements.

Meets productivity standards as established by the Senior Clinician and/or Program Manager.

Communicates consistently and effectively with collateral agencies/contacts regarding client service needs and disposition.

Provides mental health assessment, treatment planning and counseling services to a variety of diagnostic populations.

Provides and coordinates a continuum of treatment services onsite and/or in the community designed to maintain and enhance the well-being of persons with a diagnosis of mental illness or with dual diagnoses.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does Not Supervise Employees

Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, health education, human services or a related field is required.

Minimum one year of experience in the provision of direct patient services in a social service, mental health, rehabilitation facility or related allied health care setting is required.

One to three years of experience preferred.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be required to have a valid drivers' license, proof of automobile insurance and access to transportation.

Business Unit: Resurrection Behavioral Health

Job Function: Behavioral Health

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability