Counselor, School Based - Lake County

Signature Health   Willoughby, OH   Full-time
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Signature Health Inc. is a non-profit healthcare agency whose mission is to put good health within reach of all of our community members through comprehensive mental health, medical, and support services essential for optimizing the well-being of mind and body.  Serving patients in Lake, Ashtabula and Cuyahoga counties, we are committed to increasing access to a continuum of care while integrating behavioral and physical health well-being.  If you are passionate about making a difference then we want to talk to you.  We offer employees a dynamic, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive range of benefit selections to support your total wellness, including several 100% employer paid benefits.

 

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, BH Services the Counselor, School Based will provide an array of services to support school students and staff. These services may include education, consultation/training, prevention, crisis intervention and ongoing treatment. Ongoing treatment services will be developed in response to a students needs, including complete diagnostic assessment, case management, and individual, group and family counseling.  You will be relied on to provide excellent and complete diagnostic client assessment. You will formulate treatment plans by providing community, home, and school based counseling services to children and their families.

 

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED ____________________________________________________________________

  • Working primarily in the school environment, will demonstrate excellent outreach and engagement skills, forming positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents.
  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for referred students, incorporating input from students, parents and educational staff. These will be conducted at a location convenient for the family, including school, office or home. 
  • Develop treatment plans to meet assessed needs, including specific goals, objective and interventions.
  • Facilitate referrals to other Signature Health services and community resources as needed.
  • Work with school staff to plan and implement early intervention activities, including screenings, classroom presentations, and discussion/ student support groups.
  • Assist clients to learn and utilize behavior and feeling management techniques interchangeable within a school and home setting.
  • Participate in school team meetings; MFE and IEP meetings, both at the individual student level and for purposes of developing effective building strategies to meet student needs.
  • Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards. All documentation will be entered into the agency Electronic Medical Record.  
  • Maintain clear communication with referral sources or designated liaison individuals in the school and community.
  • Assist in community outreach.
  • Reach out and engage parents, providing assistance in implementing effective parenting interventions.
  • Act as an advocate/liaison for client and parents with school and other community partners/agencies
  • Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
  • May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by school, family preference and Signature Health protocols.
  • Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
  • Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
  • Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
  • Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Valid unencumbered LPC, LPCC, LSW or LISW in the state of Ohio required.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Possess an understanding of children’s development, parenting, and family systems.

 

COMPETENCIES ____________________________________________________________________________

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Decision Making Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

 

WORKING CONDITIONS ___________________________________________________________________

  • Work is normally performed the school setting, but may occur in office or in client home as needed.
  • While hours of operation are generally aligned with school schedule, position may require flexibility to work evenings and extended hours to meet family needs may be required.
  • Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
  • Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
  • Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
  • Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
  • Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
  • Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
  • Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________

  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Internal Job Code: 3504
  • Revenue Status: Revenue Generating
  • Last Revision Date: 4/30/2021

 

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice. 

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy and the Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.  Both policies require employees to obtain and provide documentation of the respective vaccinations. Medical and/or religious exemptions may be requested, with proper supporting documentation, and will be review by the designated Signature Health Review Committee(s). Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. 

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Signature Health

Willoughby, OH