The Primary Counselor is responsible for performing client care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. This position will provide group therapy as ordered by the Clinical Director. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan, and assists in coordinating discharge planning.
Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.Shares pertinent information with the team as obtained from clients family, or others as indicated throughout the program.Attends daily and weekly staffing meetings per schedule.Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu.Facilitates group therapy and completes subsequent documentation in a timely manner.Performs case management tasks with client/family. Caseload will include co-occurring clients.Assesses clients using ASAM and references DSM to determine need and appropriate level of care, continued need for services and transfer/discharge. Obtains any previous necessary records to accurately assess needs.Collaborates with client to develop a treatment plan and revise as needed.Creates transfer/discharge plan as required.Documents the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record, on an ongoing basis.Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.Performs in a professional manner and role-models positive mental health and/or recovery maintenance.Communicates and coordinates with any necessary outside sources, such as mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, child protective services, etc.Maintains personal education as it relates to evidence-based and evidence-informed clinical practice and patient care.Performs all other tasks as assigned.Maintains understanding of patients rights per the Mental Health Code, upholds patients rights, reports abuse of patients rights immediately and assists patients with filing complaints, as needed.