Job Summary
The Mental Health Counselor plays a crucial role in providing guidance and case management within residential settings. This position focuses on assisting individuals in enhancing their daily living capabilities, financial management, and social interaction skills. The counselor is integral in delivering crisis intervention services and formulating individualized service plans while ensuring ongoing communication with the treatment team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver counseling and casework services in residential programs.
- Assist individuals in improving daily living, financial, and social skills.
- Conduct crisis intervention as necessary.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans.
- Maintain effective collaboration and communication with the treatment team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Ability to fulfill agency driving standards.
- Certifications in BLS/CPR and CCMC are necessary.
UPMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
