Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor

Job Description IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of ServicesDESCRIPTION : Counselors are responsible for a variety of counseling and educational services within the school setting. Counselors are also required to develop, coordinate, and implement the treatment goals and objectives of each client, to include ensuring all objectives, goals, and deficiencies are documented and reported accurately and in compliance with organizational policies and guidelines. Counselors will facilitate clients support groups as needed as well as build partnerships with other community organizations and school personnel.TASKS :1. Responsible for day-to-day operations for assigned group of clients2. Implement Behavior Modification System3. Complete all required documentation which includes but not limited to, the tracking of all individualized behavior programs, daily point sheets/totals, outcome tracks, discharge planning, progress notes, treatment plans, quarterlies and all related documentation in compliance with DMAS, Licensure and Accent Group standards4. Maintain weekly contact with clients' primary caregivers, school personnel and other relevant health care professionals. Schedule and attend meeting as required5. Attend school meetings (i.e. IEP, child studies, etc.) upon approval of Clinical staff or Program Coordinator6. Attend monthly meetings with Clinical staff and Program Coordinator for supervision and chart audits.7. Establish working relationships with representatives of other agencies who work with and provide services to individuals.8. Assist in the referral process for each client9. Provide transportation for clients using company vehicles as needed10. Provide transportation and escorting individuals to appointments as needed.11. Perform other duties as assignedSkills:Case managementOral and written communicationGroup and individual counselingCrisis interventionReport Writing and Other Client DocumentationService Plan Development and ImplementationKnowledge of:Community ResourcesCounseling InterventionsCORE StandardsHuman DevelopmentGroup DynamicsComputer skills (Windows)Training's/Certifications:CPR/FIRST AIDMedication TrainingRestraint Training TechniquesOTHER:Accessible by phone 24 hours a day / 7 days per week/ 365 days a weekValid Driver's LicenseAbility to work on call as neededMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year successful work experience providing mental health services or special education to individuals who have developmental disabilities. Registered as QMHP-C or T with the VA Board of Counseling REQUIRED . Must successfully pass a criminal history check by the BIU of DBHDS and a central registry check by VDSS. Must also successfully pass tuberculosis screening.Job Type: Full-timeSign On Bonus will be dispersed every 90 days per quarter for the school year.This bonus is tentative with maintaining employment with the company for a school year including our summer program.Work RemotelyTelehealth Sessions are mandatory to maintain client safety and services over school breaks and holidays.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWork setting:In-personApplication Question(s):Are you registered with the Va Board of Counseling?Education:Bachelor's (Preferred)Work Location: In person