Counselor, Residential Services

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor/ Manager, Residential Services, the Counselor, Residential Services, is responsible for assessing the treatment needs of patients in residential MH and SUD treatment, implementing an appropriate treatment plan, and evaluation of patient behavior and outcomes.

This includes ongoing monitoring of both SUD and MH disorders, ensuring appropriate level/type of treatment services are provided at the residential facility.

The Counselor, Residential Services will provide assessment services, individual, family and group counseling services, case management activities, discharge planning, and crisis intervention, while working in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED


* Conduct exceptional assessment and provide MH and SUD focused treatment services for patients, with strong consideration of co-occurring disorders.


* Demonstrate strong engagement skills, with knowledge of and ability to utilize Motivational Interviewing/Stages, utilizing a harm reduction framework.


* Provide individual and group counseling, focusing on both SUD and MH issues presented by the patient.


* Demonstrate strong skills in Day Treatment/ IOP facilitation.


* Actively solicits family involvement in patient treatment and care coordination.


* Provides appropriate linkage and referrals for patients to ensure successful discharge plan.


* Collaborates in a cohesive and patient-centered manner as an active member of the treatment team, ensuring alignment in care planning and service delivery.


* Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, demonstrating strong teamwork, communication, and care coordination skills.


* Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, OMHAS, CARF and professional standards.


* Active engagement in ongoing supervision, consultation with supervisor to act upon ethical and legal aspects of the organization.


* Acts to understand and safeguard the welfare of clients.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE


* Bachelor's Degree required.

Master's Degree Preferred.


* Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC...