Community Outreach Counselor

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Connects with clients and partners in the community to provide education and linkage to the TREAT program. The Outreach Clinician will be responsible for developing relationships with schools in the catchment area, organizing training opportunities with partners, and assisting with the coordination of the Advisory Council. Completes assessments, conducts crisis evaluations, and maintains a small caseload as indicated. Provides case management services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as a liaison in communities to promote positive collaboration between Centerstone and community partners. Develop and maintain relationships with local service and community resource agencies that can benefit participants.
• Works closely with other team members to identify the needs of the community and clients who are participating in the program.
• Provides transportation assistance as needed to help participants achieve and maintain case management goals.
• Disseminates educational information through presentations to local stakeholders / community groups, youth, family/caregivers, law enforcement, local schools, agencies, court officials, and other community groups via telehealth and in-person across the southern Illinois region.
• Provides assertive outreach, advocacy, support and follow-up to assigned participants and documents all outreach attempts.
• Assists participant in building a natural support team. Integrates natural community supports/resources into the planning and service delivery process.
• Provide interventions that are recovery focused taking into account trauma informed care practices. Demonstrates the ability to help families and clients identify, select and practice strategies to maintain/obtain resources.
• Conducts assessments for clients entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conducts assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
• Assists clients in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered.
• Assists clients with making linkage with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Knowledge of community geographical awareness and of community and agency resources.
• Skill in customer service techniques.
• Skill in developing problem solving strategies.
• Skill in consultation and networking.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology. Master's Degree preferred

Years of Experience

Two years of experience preferred

Required Certification/Licensure

Licensure (LPC or LSW) or CADC certification preferred or must be willing to obtain license or certification within 2 years of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TaskTask Percentage of Time/Frequency

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - occasional

Driving - occasional

Kneeling - occasional

Lifting - occasional

Bending - occasional

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.