What are the responsibilities and job description for the School counselor position at Gosnold?
$3,000 Sign On Bonus (Full-Time Hires)
OVERVIEW :
Gosnold, Inc. has been a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders for over 50 years.
We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual.
Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.
SUMMARY :
The School Based Counselor will provide behavioral health services at elementary, intermediate, and high school locations.
The School Based Counselor must have demonstrated knowledge of the disease of addiction, twelve-step recovery principles, mental health treatment, and other evidence-based practices in related clinical issues.
This position requires experience working in a team treatment approach in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting. The School Based Counselor is required to have prior experience with substance abuse, child, adolescent, and family counseling.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide mental health and substance abuse counseling within a school setting.
- Conduct assessments, group counseling, psycho-education, individual counseling, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.
- Work on assigned outpatient mental health cases.
- Develop, implement and modify, as necessary, treatment plans and continuing care plans.
- Perform telehealth and mobile counseling.
- Conduct case management services and prepare discharge summaries.
- Responsible for caseload from other counselors when needed or assigned.
- Interact with referral sources and other external providers to ensure coordination of patient services
- Participate in continuing education activities and in-service training programs to remain knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise and to meet credentialing and privileging requirements.
- Attend meetings as directed and meet with supervisor to receive supervision and participate in clinical reviews.
- Monitor caseload to ensure compliance with third-party payers, including chart reviews, completing pre-certification requests, initial and continuing reviews and authorizations.
- Document inpatient records in accordance with Gosnold standards, regulatory, and payer requirements utilizing electronic formats as required.
- Abide by the professional staff code of ethics and maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships and professional stature.
- Schedule will reflect flexibility - i.e. not required to work at the same school for the entire day, work at other schools when requested, see outpatients outside of school property and school hours.
- Ability to reduce hours in order to meet productivity.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : N / A
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required to perform the job
- Education : Master's degree in counseling or related discipline.
- Experience : Documentation of 2000 hours (including intern or practicum hours) of supervised counseling experience may be substituted for the academic requirement if working in a behavioral health program / treatment facility for at least two (2) years.
- Skills : Work familiarity and / or direct experience in the use of relevant technology (EMRs, telehealth, etc.).
- Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : LMHC, LICSW or LCSW preferred.
BENEFITS (based on full-time employment) :
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
- Personal financial management services
- Life and supplemental life insurance
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Family First caregiver benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Tuition assistance
Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
Last updated : 2024-09-24
