What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRP Counselor position at Healthy Lives, LLC?
Degree Requirement: Min. High school degree; AA or BA preferred.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a fully insured and reliable vehicle to be used in the course of daily work.
Travel: Yes
Experience: Worked in the PRP or mental health care setting; at least three (3) years providing direct services and working with adults; (2) years providing direct services working with minors. Candidate must be computer literate and demonstrate strong organization, time management and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Attend scheduled training to learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies. - Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports through data collect obtain through interviewing and observation of clients. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
- Work with clients to help improve and maintain social and anger management skills, daily living skills, conflict resolution strategies, etc.
- Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
- Refer clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
- Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Provide family members with assistance in helping them how to understand, cope with, and supporting client.
- Meet with adults/ minors for the required structure time and focus on the client goals as outlined in the clients Individualized Rehabilitation Plan.
- Prepare and submit weekly progress and contact notes in a timely manner
- Contribute to updating to the client’s Individualized Rehabilitation Plans as required
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25