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

The main objective of the 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.   

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

  • Complete corporate training on a timely basis.

  • Assist with the creation of and follow critical Standard Operating Procedures and Workflows

  • Participate in cross training staff as requested

  • 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

 

 

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