What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Level Counselor - AMIkids Multi Service Home - ALBQ position at AMIKids Sandoval, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Albuquerque Multi-service Group Home operated by AMIkids Sandoval provides emergency transitional living and supportive services for males ages 13-18 referred by protective services, juvenile justice, parental unit, or tribal social services based on a finding / suspected finding of abuse, neglect, delinquency, substance use, or other at-risk problems.
Position Summary :
The Master Level Counselor role is responsible for performing and ensuring that individualized clinical needs are met for youth in assigned Program(s). Ensure the provision of clinical treatment through the development, implementation and general oversight of all specialized services, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, and referrals.
Essential Job Duties
- Implement clinical services and integrate the Personal Growth Model and Evidence Based Practices,
- Ensure youth are assessed for clinical needs at the Program and referral through qualified providers,
- Ensure treatment plans address individualized clinical needs of each youth and are completed timely and in compliance with regulatory and contract standards,
- Maintain a case load of youth,
- Develop supportive relationships and communicate effectively regarding youth progress with applicable internal and external parties,
- Facilitate individual, group, family and crisis counseling services,
- Facilitate psycho-educational services, delinquency interventions, and clinical services including Evidence-Based treatments,
- Participate in the treatment team,
- Utilize innovative problem solving and creative treatment services to meet youth needs,
- Enforce the principals of professional conduct ethics, and AMIkids values,
- Ensure required reports and documentation are submitted timely and maintained in a confidential environment,
- Attend all required training / professional development events and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses,
- Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
- Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
State Specific Requirements
New Mexico