The Counselor II works as a member of the treatment team, coordinating program services, and maintaining the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program.
Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
Ability to write clear statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
Ability to confront behavioral changes, identifies a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Ability to recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Ability to convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Ability to prepare for, and facilitate related process and educational groups.
Knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-Step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Alanon).
Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-BHS resources.
Knowledge of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word). Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system.
