Clinical Counselor (Mobile Unit)

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the provision of clinical counseling services in the areas of chemical dependency and mental health, providing holistic and comprehensive interventions, resources and referrals; services are provided primarily in the community. This person directly reports to the Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Completes intake process and psychosocial assessments, arriving at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to participant’s level of functioning and medical necessity.
• Develops initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on participant’s needs, using participant’s words, and that have measurable objectives, within established timelines, based on assessment, psychosocial, participant’s assessed stage of change, and in consultation with participant and treatment team as appropriate.
• Provides individual and group counseling based on treatment plan and participant centered needs.
• Conducts evidence based practices to the individual needs of the participant  (EBPs include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, ---Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). 
• Identify participants with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal,    psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
• Is attuned to the presence of trauma indicators and projects safety and trust in the professional relationship.
• Have the ability to provide grief and crisis intervention services.
• Be able to address social needs of participants and utilize area referral sources for needed specialty care, hospitalization, or advance psychiatric assessments and treatments.
• Encourages family involvement when appropriate.
• Conducts discharge planning with the client.
• Acts as liaison with networking/referring agencies, e.g.; Courts, Parole, Probation, ACCESS, etc.
  • Recognizes, responds to, and defuse volatile or dangerous situations as allowable; when in doubt always call for assistance and/or 911.
  • Provide documentation of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations, including all necessary billing information. Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.

To perform the job successful, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Client Service – Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs and solicits client feedback to improve service.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience:

• BS/BA in a human services field and CASAC with 2 years’ experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or
• Associates Degree and CASAC-T and 4 years applicable experience.
• Must have computer skills.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and additional employee perks.

• 15 Vacation Days Annually 

• 12 Sick Days 

• Floating Holiday 1 annually 

• 401K retirement plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment

• Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment with Cigna 

• Dental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment 

• Access to Gym/Weight Room 

• Access to Boxing Ring 

• Short Term DIsability

• Life, Accidental Insurance available through Aflac

• Transit Chek for commuting expenses 

• Legal Shield for legal services  

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participants 

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community?

Join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities as a Clinical Counselor and be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and families. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to use your skills, compassion, and expertise to create lasting change.

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a career with purpose.