The Behavioral Health Counselor will be responsible for evaluating and determining courses of treatment for their assigned clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES:

The expectations of this position are:

1. 2. To coordinate all aspects of your client’s treatment and provide ongoing counseling.

3. Actively participate in ongoing   program evaluation.

The specific duties of the Clinician are:

1. To be able to assess the clients need for Therapy. 

2. Design a treatment plan to meet the need of the client.

3. Be able to diagnose the client and follow through with required paperwork   of the program as follows: 

•  Fully written assessment of the client. 
• Complete diagnosis using DSMIV protocols. 
• Use the ICDM9 for primary diagnosis for billing purposes 
• Maintain patient records, according to Clinic protocols. 

4. Attend case conferences. 

5. Maintain knowledge of community resources and programs and make appropriate referrals   as required. 

6. Be available to perform the duties of   the Behavioral Health Program Manager, during absences.  

7. Other duties as assigned.

1. The Behavioral Health Counselor must possess a current and active license as an LCSW or MFT to practice counseling in the State   of California or be a registered LCSW/MFCC intern with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. 

2. Must demonstrate recent experience in a Behavioral Health and/or agency setting. 

3. Must be aware of the State and Federal regulations regarding confidentiality and release of Medical and Behavioral Health information. 

4. Must be aware of current reporting laws concerning sexual, physical  or emotional abuse of a minor or adult, and current laws pertaining to therapists. 

5. Must be able to assess for suicidality and make appropriate referrals  per California State   Health and Welfare Institutions Code 5150.