Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Counselor provides direct care for clients ages 5-17 residing in a short-term therapeutic Crisis Stabilization Unit (“CSU”) serving a maximum of six children concurrently. Specific responsibilities include providing therapeutic daily care to children experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges in an acute state of emotional crisis.
All work is performed within a systems-based framework and a psycho-educational model. Work is performed collaboratively with and in support of other services offered by St. Joseph's Villa. All work also adheres to the highest professional ethic standard and in compliance with St. Joseph’s Villa’s mission, values and guiding principles.
Maintains sight and sound supervision of children
Adheres to Medicaid regulations, DBHDS regulations, Villa regulations, and CSU policies at all times
Supervises and facilitates independent daily activities for clients
Creates and implements safety plans and Individualized Service Plans for clients
Provides psycho-education to clients to enhance social, community, and life skills
Administers medications in accordance with program procedures after successfully completing Medication Administration Training
Manages behaviors and maintains rewards and consequences in accordance with program procedures. Sets parameters and implements positive behavior supports
Assists clients with and supervises personal care if necessary, and washes clients’ clothing and bedding if necessary
Assists with preparing and serving pre-packaged meals
Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the unit
Utilizes restraints per Therapeutic Options training to maintain the safety of individual clients, staff members and group as a whole
Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation regarding clients as required
Follows appropriate chain of command within the unit and the Villa in emergency situations
Promotes good community relations and represents St. Joseph’s Villa in a positive manner to the community and families
Participates in staff meetings and weekly treatment team
Facilitates clinically appropriate and professional admissions and discharges of CSU clients
Links clients and families with external resources as clinically appropriate and necessary during discharge
Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by St. Joseph’s Villa and by regulatory and accrediting bodies
Performs other duties as directed or required
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