Counselor Technician (PT)

$26,000 - $26,000/Yr

WestCare Foundation - Elkhorn City, KY

Full-time

Elkhorn City, KY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Counselor Technician (PT) at WestCare Foundation is responsible for supervising and providing daily support to program participants in a nonprofit social services environment. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and compliance of participants with WestCare policies, while also facilitating their engagement in various activities and interventions. The position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and participants.

Responsibilities

• Supervises program participants under the direction of the Program Director or designee, reporting unusual changes as they occur.
• Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and observation of participants.
• Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring program participant, staff, and visitor safety.
• Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable.
• Assists with the initial assessment and receiving of new program participants.
• Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hours worked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time.
• Transports participants to school or medical appointments as required (if authorized).
• Monitors participant whereabouts to ensure they remain on WestCare property or have appropriate paperwork needed to leave.
• Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants, participating where appropriate.
• Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order.
• Ensures participant medication is processed upon admission and given on time, in accordance with WestCare procedures.
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of experience in a comparable position is required.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
• Relevant certification and/or licensure is preferred; preference will be given to certified candidates.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other related field is preferred.
• Ability to form and maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and program participants required.
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required.
• Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Two (2) or more years working in a behavioral health environment is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders preferred.