Counseling Intern

Description

SUMMARY:  To provide a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services to a varied client population.  Services are provided in-home, in-office or within the community. The position is primarily responsible for the provision of direct client care services under a LPCC-S. Provides individual counseling, group counseling, family/couples counseling, and case management and support to clients engaged in outpatient treatment services with the counseling department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic assessments to determine medical necessity.
• Develop, implement, and update Individual Service Plans with the client in accordance with OAC standards and FCS policy/procedure.
• Provide psychotherapy/counseling services to clients through individual, group, and/or family methods.
• Review and update progress, and diagnoses in accordance with OAC standards and FCS policy/procedure to ensure continued provision of proper and necessary services.
• Maintain client records in accordance with OAC standards and F&CS policy/procedure.
• At a minimum, achieve and maintain the Agency’s established productivity standards.
• Coordinate and communicate with other community agencies to insure effective inter-agency cooperation. 
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable FCS policies/procedures and function according to these standards.
• Enter and maintain daily schedule into computer as required.
• At a minimum, achieve and maintain the Agency’s established productivity standards. Counseling Intern will be responsible to maintain a minimum of 50% productivity.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, supervision, various committees as assigned including Performance Improvement, workshops, and other meetings to receive information and instructions as well as to remain current and accurate on procedures, policies, and techniques. 
• Complete all documentation, including consumer outcomes, in a legible and timely manner according to the policies of Family and Community Services and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and provide necessary data for statistical and billing purposes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and make every attempt to resolve work-related difficulties with the co-worker in a timely fashion.
• Communicate all concerns and questions regarding the program functioning and client care to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable Family and Community Service policies and procedures and function according to these standards.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in the implementation of current diagnostic standards.
• Current knowledge of medical office practices and procedures. 
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Skills in crisis intervention and emergency services. 
• Specialized knowledge of the substance use field. 
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• De-escalation skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain clinically effective relationships with clients.
• Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license in accordance with County policy and must maintain motor vehicle liability insurance, must maintain continuing eligibility under the existing County driver eligibility standards.
• Ability to function as part of an organization by working with others and by adhering to established policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree - Required
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years - Preferred  along with knowledge of and adherence to all pertinent federal, state and local laws, standards of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and appropriate professional ethical standards.  

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Valid State of Ohio - Counseling Trainee (CT) Licensure
• Valid Ohio drivers license 

COMPLIANCE: 

This position requires compliance with AFS's  written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

Failure to comply with AFS's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or AFS's Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with AFS's Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.