When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.
Candidates must have, at minimum, a LMHC or LMSW and be licensed in the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. Candidates must also live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.
Position Description:
The Behavioral Health Counselor provides individual psychotherapy and group treatment for adults and adolescents experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders throughout different programming within Elevate and Strive Recovery. Those programs include Assertive Community Treatment, IRSH homes, and the substance use programming. This clinical role within an integrated healthcare setting, conducts screenings and assessments; implements evidence-based interventions; offers psychoeducation; engages in treatment planning, evaluates level of patient risk, and submits referrals to ancillary services as needed. The Behavioral Health Counselor works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient treatment and care needs.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessments for appropriate level of care
Lead groups on topics focused on mental health, co-occurring disorders, and other areas based on client's needs.
Work with other outpatient team members to help them develop and implement appropriate interventions for individuals living with mental health conditions.
Teaching and modelling clinical interventions, recovery-oriented practices, and culturally competent services for each client served.
Maintaining accountability for professional standards within the outpatient clinic and implementing policies and procedures for these areas.
Provide therapeutic treatment in individual, group, and family sessions.
Through the assessment process, determines the youth/family strengths, need for treatment, need for additional assessment, and makes appropriate referrals for additional services and supports.
Provides crisis intervention to youth and families as needed, including in emergency situations
Develop client treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on individual client strengths and needs
Review and modify such treatment plans as needed to correspond with changes in clients' status
Coordinate with other professionals, such as mental health providers, doctors, nurses, social workers, courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies
Complete all required documentation in Elevate electronic health record within time frame standards per company policy and all standards required for CARF and Department of Public Health.
Maintain caseload of patients; coordinates with receptionist staff regarding daily schedule; and meets/exceeds department productivity standard.
Establish trust and rapport to develop and sustain professional relationships with patients, providers, and partners.
Knowledge of the current Iowa DHS and CARF standards
Must have considerable knowledge in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Other duties as assigned by clinical director
Qualifications
Skills/Experience Required
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $55,000–$65,000 per year, based on experience and level of licensure. Candidates who hold an LMHC or LISW may be considered for the $65,000 annual salary.
Elevate CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Behavioral Health Counselor
$55,000–$65,000/annual
