Counselor

Overview: Salary Range $66,560.00 - $76,544.00 Salary Position Type Full Time

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) Counselors are responsible for providing assessments and individual/group counseling sessions to RMHCS participants. Counselors conduct assessments of participants mental health and cognitive functioning and develop appropriate treatment plans. Counselors are an essential member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) model of care and play an integral role in the overall well-being of our participants.

MISSION: Improving lives, optimizing wellness, promoting independenceCOMPETENCIES:Technical Expertise Problem Solving TeamworkEffective Communication Results Oriented Personal Credibility Quality FocusPeople Focus

FlexibilityRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Conducts psychosocial, behavioral, and neuropsychological assessments of program participants and writes professional reports that are accurate and timely. Evaluates the needs of each participant and develops a treatment plan appropriate to the participants goals and level of functioning, mental health or cognitive status and care needs. Participates in daily IDT meetings and is prepared to share necessary information to support the teams efforts in integrated care management. Assists in the care coordination between assisted living and skilled facilities on the behalf of participants. Assists with the collection of data on health services and participant outcomes, especially as it related to goals, group progress and any research projects. Coordinates ongoing training programs for both internal and external customers on behavioral health issues, as requested. Responds to previously active participants in moments of crisis, even if they are not currently seeking counseling. Keeps thorough and accurate progress notes and submits them within the specified time frames. Other duties as assigned.