LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing quality and appropriate clinical services to patients with Co-Occurring Disorders and Opioid Use Disorders. The Mental Health Counselor is also responsible for coordinating mental health services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for completing Mental Health Assessments and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for patients with Substance Use Disorders, Opioid Use Disorder or at risk.
2. Coordinates and provides individual group and/or family counseling to patients and families affected by Opioid Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and HIV/AIDS
3. Provides comprehensive case management services by referral for patients with Opioid Use Disorders
4. Coordinates mental health care for patients with Co-Occurring Disorders
5. Responsible for providing and coordinating Mental Health Assessments for patients in the Ryan White, Substance Abuse and WiseWoman programs.
6. Develops biopsychosocial, treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs
7. Participates in treatment team meetings and case staffings
8. Refers patients to other social services for financial assistance, legal services, health care services and other required services.
9. Establishes and maintains clinical charts, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of assigned patients; prepares related documentation; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care is delivered.
10. Works in collaboration with other program staff, and local community based organizations, to coordinate services in order to avoid duplication of services.
11. Assists with providing Screening/ Intake/Referral for the Outpatient Substance Abuse Program
12. Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and final reports for funding sources and administration.
13. Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
14. Participates in community/public events sponsored by FPHC.
15. Provides in-service training specific to Opioid Use and Co-Occurring Disorders for Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. staff as needed
16. Administers and observes the organizations office operations, policies and procedures.
17. Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Behavioral Health.