Counselor I
About The Position
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Counselor I who will develop and implement person-centered treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with consumers and other interdisciplinary treatment team members and serve as a link between community agencies and others supporting consumer recovery. The Counselor I will be responsible for providing SW assessments and identifies discharge needs; providing PSR interventions and participates in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans; completing SW assessment within 7 days of admission; assessing discharge needs in collaboration with other team members; and ensuring that Discharge plans reflect a working knowledge of the forensic service delivery system and mental health law.
Requirements
- BSW required (graduation from a CSWE accredited undergraduate or graduate social work program)
- Professional work experience with adults with serious mental illness
Nice To Haves
- Experience in discharge planning
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
Responsibilities
- Completes SW assessment within 7 days of admission
- Assess discharge needs in collaboration with other team members
- Completes clinical readiness for discharge ratings and sends EBL notifications within 24 hours of addition to the list
- Provide oversight of patient admission, risk assessment, treatment, transfer, and discharge processes
- Assessments, Interventions, and planning reflect the principles of Recovery
- Discharge plans reflect a working knowledge of the forensic service delivery system and mental health law
- Meets with CSB liaisons to discuss discharge and recovery needs
- Collaborates with other community-based agencies (e.g., DRS, private providers, residential providers, etc.) in developing and implementing discharge plans
- With consumer consent, involves families and others in assessment, treatment, and discharge planning
- Provides clinical documentation per requirements and established time frames outlined by Joint Commission, CMS, and SW Department standards
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement with cash match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service)
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
