Behavioral Health Counselor

Summary: perform screening, assessment, intervention and referral and linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues, with the goal of intervention and prevent worsening of symptoms

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries caseload of approximately 25
• Provides children substance abuse outreach, screening and intervention
• Provides linkage for further assessment and treatment
• Consults with school personnel regarding family needs and participates in case staffings with DCF, Wesley House and/or Our Kids
• Demonstrates empathetic, professional behavior toward children, families, and school personnel
• Maintains confidentiality of service recipients
• Engages clients and completes 115 direct service hours per month
• Enrolls clients in services through intakes and completing biopsychosocial assessments
• Prepares written documentation for each service provided

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Should be CAP, CPRS, or CPMH eligible. If not certified, must have ability to obtain the credential within 2 years of employment Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified within 6 months of employment and every two years thereafter.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

• Two years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field preferred
• Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.