About Job

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

As a Mental Health Counselor, provide direct mental health treatment to brain injury survivors and their caregivers.

This position supports the BIAC mission by providing a person-centered approach and trauma-informed care to individuals with brain injuries or their caregivers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide evidence-based therapeutic services with an emphasis on strength-based treatment.
- Maintain a caseload of 25 - 30 clients and book/bill 22 - 25 individual sessions per week
- Complete up to three intakes per week to maintain caseload.
- Complete master treatment plan within 24 hours after completion of biopsychosocial assessment for each client to develop appropriate Individualized Service Plans.
Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.
Provide on-going assessments, crisis intervention and case management to clients and their caregivers.
Develop and monitor service plans, treatment progress, and maintain clinical documentation and other reporting data.
Coordinate services in a treatment team model with internal as well as external services
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State and BIAC Clinical Services (BIACCS) guidelines.
Create new contacts within appropriate software (e.g., Bestnotes) including at minimum, baseline demographics, injury, and contact information.
Within 48 hours of interacting with the client: i) update existing contacts as needed and ii) record details of client contact including type of contact, summary of activities, and therapy notes.
Complete necessary billing requirements and maintain Medicaid and other insurance requirements.
Provide timely and accurate documentation, including, but not limited to: therapy codes, diagnosis codes, duration, and type of therapy session.

Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.
Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
Provide Evidence Based treatment for a range of mental health and substance use disorders
Have a strong understanding of how to adapt service delivery to meet the client’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.
Active licensure (LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT). Must be registered with DORA.
Three years or more of experience delivering clinical services to individuals.
Experience with trauma-informed care, strength-based therapy interventions, and other applicable treatment modalities.
Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Addiction Counselor
2 years relevant experience.
Candidates working toward licensure must have at least 1000 hours of clinical supervision

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Can read and interpret documents. Can draft routine reports and correspondence. Can speak effectively before groups.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) - preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast paced office work environment managing multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

OTHER:

Equipment used: computer, car, cell phone.
Access: stair, elevator
Work Hours/ Shifts: Varies, may occasionally include evenings and weekends.
Hybrid work environment - Willing and able to see clients in person up to two days per week to meet client needs.