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Counselor - Case Manager
full-time•Fresno
About this role
At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture, and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
JOB SUMMARY
Overall program management including contract outcomes, leadership and supervision, clinical operations, training, fiscal and billing controls, EHR, workplace safety, and policies & procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Assist participants in completing the appropriate forms regarding the transitional care phase of the program services.
- Work in cooperation with the other contract staff, sheriff staff, the continuing care service providers, county probation, parole, and the participant for the development of the Community Service Plan and Discharge Plan. Communicate with participants regarding the reality of their pre-release activities and plans, defining terminology and identifying community resources.
- Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance participants participation in pre-release/life skills programs and activities.
- Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides certificates for pre-release life skills program.
- Assesses participant's needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
- May participate in formulation and development of release plan.
- May secure supplementary information, such as employment, medical records or school records.
- Aids participants in planning and developing an individual post-release plan and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
- Assists other staff in dealing with problematic resident behavior. Assisting with orientation to the treatment program, develops treatment plans, provides counseling and recovery services, vocational training, and relapse prevention.
- Maintains a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provides a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
- Recognize mood changes or signs of behavior that indicate relapse.
- Schedules for daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups
- Documents, reviews, and charts client progress and completes all required paperwork, on time.
- Maintain the distinction between therapeutic and social relationships. Good sense of boundaries, ethics, and professional demeanor.
- Knowledge of substance abuse programs and treatment.
- Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma
- Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years’ experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
- Ability to solve problems and react appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending
☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☐ Driving
☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items
☒ Driving – in the course of job duties ☒ Using hands/fingers
☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground
OTHER DUTIES
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
What you'll do
- The Counselor - Case Manager is responsible for overall program management, including participant support during the transitional care phase and maintaining documentation of client progress. They also assist in developing community service and discharge plans while providing counseling and recovery services.
About Mental Health Systems, Inc.
Mission Statement
MHS provides high quality, outcome-based therapeutic services, and skills training in a supportive and validating environment to enhance our clients’ quality of life.
Since 2002, MHS has provided intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy services for individuals with significant difficulties in daily functioning. Many of our clients struggle with severe depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship problems, and safety issues that require ongoing monitoring and treatment. Our programs can be an alternative to frequent hospitalizations by providing skills training and support designed to manage emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and crises while remaining safe in the community. We collaborate with our clients and their treatment teams with the goal of long-term symptom reduction and improved mental health.
MHS is Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) certified and a nationally accredited provider of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with treatment clinics in the West Metro, Northwest Metro and East Metro of the Twin Cities. As a leader in practice-based evidence, MHS tracks clinical outcomes with the Outcome Referrals WellnessCheck® and a longitudinal hospitalization study. Our outcome data shows that our clients achieve clinically significant improvement in depression, anxiety, and substance use, and that our clients who have a history of hospitalization show a statistically significant reduction in hospitalization rates. MHS clients also rate our quality of services and therapist skill level above industry benchmarks in client satisfaction.
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