(1545) Youth and Family Behavioral Health Specialist (Associate Counselor)

This is an excellent opportunity for Associate Counselors (i.e., LPC-Associate, LMSW, and LMFT-Associate) to gain clinical experience!

Under the direction of the Youth and Family Services Manager, this position gets to work with youth and their families to deliver therapeutic mental health services in accordance with best-practice standards, evidence-based interventions and individualized recovery planning. Services will include skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation and may include case management, intakes, and Hospital Discharge Follow Up appointments. Services will be provided in BTCS’ facilities/offices, community, and/or person’s home; services may be provided in-person or via Tele-Video, as appropriate. This position will primarily serve the Caldwell County School District Counseling referrals.

Services provided by the person in this position promote recovery and wellness, community integration, stable living within the community and improved quality of life. A high level of detailed electronic documentation is required and adherence to company and state guidelines is expected. A minimum of 55% of hours worked are required to be direct services. The person in this position will effectively work independently and on a team, prioritize needs during crisis situations, engage in regular meetings and training opportunities, and perform other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.

Other responsibilities include consultation with staff as needed one-on-one or in small groups. The Counselor may participate in strategic or program planning for delivery of mental health services by this program. This position is one discipline of a multi- disciplinary team and may be the primary service provider for a given client or family system or may serve in the role of consultant.

Essential Functions:

Builds and maintains a therapeutic relationship with individuals through engagement.
Provides psychosocial rehabilitation along with linking individuals with community support.
Performs assessments with individuals identifying their strengths and needs.
Completes Person Centered Recovery Plans developing goals and objectives with individuals.
Completes documentation in a timely manner.

The Role:

Has initiative and works well in ambiguity
Engages individuals based on personalized Level of Care
Completes Assessments within expected time frame (180 days)
Completes Recovery Plans to guide treatment Is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
Has access to ongoing Training

Location: Caldwell County

Salary:

Associate Counselor: $22.51 – $30.26/hr

Counselor: $31.80 – $38.55/hr

*Range of salary subject to applicable differentials listed below*

Applicable Differentials

• $0.75/hr Bilingual
• $2.00/hr Previous Community Center Experience
• $1.00/hr 1 year with BTCS
• $1.00/hr 2 years with BTCS
• $1.00/hr 4 years with BTCS
• $1.00/hr 6 years with BTCS

$200/month Service Delivery incentive

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!