Counselor - Mental Health PROS
Counselor - Mental Health PROS
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Job Description
Position: PROS Counselor
Program/Department: PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services)
Reports to: Supervisory Staff
Work Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway Brooklyn NY 11236
Hours: Full time MondayFriday 8:00AM to 4:00PM OR 8:30AM4:30PM
Salary Range: $50000 $50000
Position Summary
Brooklyn Community Services PROS is strengthsoriented psychiatric rehabilitation program devoted to helping adults increase independence and overall wellbeing. The PROS Counselor aids people living with persistent mental illnesses in developing life role goals in managing symptoms and in taking concrete steps toward a better life. The PROS Counselor does so through the provision of evidencebased individual and group services aimed at the development of therapeutic and life skills. Working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team they help program participants identify an individualized meaningful course of care to become as selfsufficient as possible.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of up to twentyfive participants providing individual counseling and case management as clinically appropriate
Develop and maintain collateral relationships with outside supports including family case managers housing program staff and medical providers
Conduct required assessments including the biopsychosocial psychiatric rehabilitation vocational readiness cultural and substance dependence screenings
Develop Individualized Recovery Plans (IRPs) in collaboration with participants based on the above listed assessments on a semiannual basis or more often as needed
Develop and facilitate approximately four to twelve skillsbased workshops per week
Document participants progress/regression towards goals in monthly progress notes and determine the need for service modifications on an ongoing basis.
Provide services according to evidencebased practices including Wellness SelfManagement Family Psychoeducation Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Individual Placement and Support
Coordinate followup services once a participant is ready for discharge from the program.
Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team including participation in weekly administrative and clinical meetings
Possess/develop proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and AWARDS electronic health record
Manage responsibility for maintenance of records including timely documentation of services as required by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services and the Office of Mental Health
Conduct intakes as needed
Qualifications Required
Masters degree in one of the following: Social Work Mental Health Counseling Creative Arts Therapy Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health qualifications
Computer skills and knowledge of service documentation required
Must undergo preemployment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD
Professional experience in a PROS program inpatient psychiatric setting or program serving adults experiencing psychosis preferred
Professional experience serving adults with persistent mental illnesses particularly psychosis preferred
Professional experience with group facilitation preferred
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Employment Type
Full Time
