Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides outpatient counseling
• Interviews clients to evaluate their immediate needs through relevant assessments and gather additional background information for development of a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment, Person Centered Plan and necessary referrals
• Conducts ongoing periodic evaluation and at exit of program
• Maintains up-to-date confidential records on clients and conforms to HIPPA standards • Ensures case documentation is up-to-date and reflective of services provided
• Handles client concerns with regards to counseling issues • Attends bi-weekly case staffing with supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree- Counseling or a related human services field
• Must be licensed by the state (LPC, LPCA, LCSW, LCSWA) • Must possess a NC Driver’s License
• Must Pass drug screen and background check Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Previous counseling experience working with adults and children preferred
• Strong oral communication skills required to maintain quality documentation
• Ability to motivate and support clients in a non-judgmental manner
• Ability to prioritize all aspects of the job
• Strong problem-solving skills required and must be a commonsense thinker who can be a quick decision maker when necessary
• Must display professional and leadership qualities
• Additional compensation provided for bi-lingual (Spanish) speaking individual Hours/Compensation:
• This is a part time position (20 hours +/week) set your own hours and compensation of $20-$22 an hour
Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist or qualified to become one.