Counselor - Therapist - Unlicensed

Description

SLV Behavioral Health is a regional leader in Behavioral Health Services. We are community based and work with many agencies throughout the San Luis Valley. We are a non-profit agency with purpose - dedicated to hope, healing and recovery.

When you join SLVBHG, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where you are an important part of an ever-changing industry. At SLVBHG, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. Your work will have a direct impact on the providers of our agency and the people we serve. If you want to be part of the behavioral health industry and have an impact on our San Luis Valley communities, this is the place for you!

We offer a generous benefits package for all employees working 30 hours or more.

Including

• Life Insurance, AD&D and short-term and long-term Disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha. There is also an option to buy-up to increase your coverage.
• 401K with matching funds of 5% starting at 6 months employment. Vested from day one
• Aflac accident and hospital benefits as an option
• 2 personal days
• Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option
• Medical Coverage through Cigna
• 11 paid holidays a year for full-time employees
• EAP through Mines and Associates
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve
• Vision Coverage through VSP with a buy-up option

Position Overview - Counselor - Therapist - Unlicensed

Provides individual, family, couple or group therapy as indicated.

Essential Job Functions - Counselor - Therapist - Unlicensed

• Provide direct client services to MH clients including individual, family, couples or group therapy. Also includes provide 27.10 emergency response as indicated.
• Provides leadership in understanding and implementing the Center's objectives, goals, mission and values.
• Is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of the Agency.
• Is responsible for record-keeping and reports as may be required by Center administration, and to subscribe to the code of ethics of this discipline.
• Assist in providing or arranging for case management services if needed.
• Effectively communicate with other MH personnel regarding client needs. Interface with other community agencies and resources to optimize service to MH clients.
• Meets performance standards as specified by supervisor and management staff.
• Identify community resources and facilitate client referrals.
• Utilizes Center technology for timely record keeping and report-writing.

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Requirements

Education/Skill Requirements - Counselor - Therapist - Unlicensed

Education: Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.

Experience: None required. Experience in Human services helpful.

Licensure/Certificate/Registration: None. May work toward licensure or other credentialing.

Other Skills/Abilities - Counselor - Thearpist - Unlicensed

• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to create measurable, time limited treatment plans
• Ability to work closely and cooperatively with external agency representatives.
• Ability to assess and establish diagnostic impressions
• Material and Equipment Directly Used (including, but not limited to): Computer, agency vehicles, voicemail. Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide 27.10 assessment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to use supervision to enhance own performance.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to perform light physical work.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide mental health treatment.
• Ability to observe, report and keep record of client symptoms and progress.
• Ability to work to achieve the mission and goals of this agency.
• Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft Suite software.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Work Environment - Counselor - Therapist - Unlicensed

General office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office.

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