Licensed or Certified Mental Health Counselor
Reports To
Program Manager
Who is Persevere?
Persevere is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to decreasing recidivism and increasing successful reentry and transition for men and women involved in the criminal justice system. To accomplish this, Persevere offers a customizable, comprehensive program for criminal-justice involved individuals to develop meaningful job skills and gain successful access to the labor market. These services include software coding; job readiness and employability instruction, including life skills and financial education; work experience; job search and job placement; entrepreneurship training; and for some, a residential transition program.
National data shows recidivism rates are highest among those who are unemployed. Criminal justice involved men and women have long struggled to find employment upon release. They have an immediate disadvantage because of their criminal justice involvement, and must compete with non-offenders for unskilled, low-paying jobs. Even when they are successful at finding a job, keeping it is another challenge. As a result, many are unable to comply with the conditions of parole and end up back in prison.
Real Hope, Valuable Skills, & Meaningful Opportunity
Job Overview
Join our national movement! The main objective of the Licensed or Certified Mental Health Counselor is to act as an advocate and help participants gain access to resources while confronting personal issues such as mental illness, addiction, and abuse. This is a full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits. This role may require some regional travel and does require the ability to pass a reference check, background check and a drug screen.
Responsibilities and Duties
Guide participants through processes and procedures while maintaining open communication and advocating for participant health
Keep detailed and concise records of each participant
Provide group and family counseling
Serve as primary counselor for individuals with diagnosed behavioral health issues
Serve as a member of the case management team, collaborating with other team members as needed
Build strong rapport with participants
Make accurate assessments of participant problems whether emotional, mental, physical, or financial
Maintain the flow of information between pertinent parties while respecting participant privilege
Gather relevant information about participants and their cases
Participate in professional development and training
Develop and implement best practices for crisis intervention and general assistance
Build strong rapport while remaining professional and personable
Assist participants in receiving services by telephone and in person
Offer information and resources to participants
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
Participate in training, supervision and meetings
Judge relative costs and benefits of potential social service and health care actions
Refer participants for treatment services as needed
Provide counseling services to participants as needed
Maintain confidential records, as required by law
Use Vant4gePoint for tracking of non-confidential data required for program evaluation
Reports directly to the Regional Director or his/her designee
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with appropriate licensure / certification as per State regulations
At least two (2) years of clinical experience in mental health field
LCSW, LICSW, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or licensed psychologists
Working knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family
Working knowledge of attachment styles and clinical presentation across the lifespan
Skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis
Skill in working with a variety of cultures
Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies
We highly value
Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner
Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive
Leadership through innovation in everything you do
Passion for what you do and being self-reflective to improve
Relentless commitment to win
Personal and corporate integrity