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Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental health services for adults and elders. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 18 who experience severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. The Adult Community Support Counselor provides outpatient community-based support to assist client’s with improving symptoms and behaviors that otherwise interfere with daily functioning and personal wellness goals. This is a fee for service position; hours vary up to /- 20 hours per week.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

• Provide counseling and Functional Support Services (FSS) in the home and community-based settings as deemed appropriate for the objectives, interventions and desired outcomes identified in the client’s treatment plan;
• Provide Individual Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBSI) to develop, apply, and reinforce coping strategies to reduce and/or ameliorate symptoms and behaviors that interfere with functioning and goal achievement;
• Provide Family Training and Counseling (FTC) services, as needed, to educate natural supports and promote how to best encourage the client’s resiliency and recovery toward treatment goals;
• Provide Medication Training and Support (MTS) services, as needed, to educate, problem solve and develop strategies to incorporate prescribed medication into daily routine;
• Provide Crisis Intervention (CI) services, as needed, when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community;
• Provide timely documentation on each service delivered;
• Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care;
• Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor;
• Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;
• Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;
• Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;
• Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred however an Associate’s degree along with a minimum of two years of direct service in a related field may qualify;
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations;
• Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;
• Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work;
• Ability to navigate an electronic health record;
• Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;
• Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

A majority of the work will be visiting clients in the community and also in their homes. The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required. Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits

Fee for Service positions are not fully benefits eligible, however at Center for Life Management we believe that caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
• Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
• Scholarship for professional advancement
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
• On the job training and continuing education opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Flexible work schedule
• Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

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Center for Life Management is an equal opportunity employer.