Behavioral Health Counselor 3 - AMH Treatment Team

Work hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Under broad supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. 
• Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. 
• May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader. 
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. A
• ct as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. 
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests. 
• Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. 
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment. 
• May supervise professional staff and/or support level staff. 
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports