At Crimson Counseling, our mission is to help teens and young adults with autism move closer to independence. We have provided in clinic, in home and community-based behavioral health services since 2017. We are committed to bringing passionate and client centered care to our communities.
Job Description:
Under moderate-to-general supervision and completing work independently provides support within a positive treatment/care environment, teaching and modeling healthy behaviors, consistent with the treatment/care goals of mental health, independence, socialization, relationships, and integration within the community; and promoting satisfying, productive, and valued lives. *This position will be serving clients in a school setting*
Essential Job Functions:
Completes assessment of functional living skills, as needed, and develops/implements individualized treatment/service goals and objectives. Monitors performance of independent living skills and provided community support. Collaborates with community systems (school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer). Provides individualized crisis assistance, consistent with individual’s treatment/service plan. Communicates information relevant to care, treatment, and services, with internal team members and, as authorized, with outside providers, to ensure appropriate level and quality of care. Documents services and care provided by timely completing various documentation and notes. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, consistent with Crimson Counseling procedures and state and federal law. Attends and participates in all required staff and service planning meetings and trainings.
Independent living skills may include:
Social skills - leisure / recreational outings in community
Executive functioning - money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, personal hygiene, care and safety, drivers certification
Communication skills - making appointments, assertiveness skills and stress management strategies and behavior management techniques
Access to community resources - meetings, school, job placement, public transportation
Education:
Required: High school diploma / 6-12 months experience working with individuals with either autism, oppositional defiance or conduct disorder.
Preferred: Associates Degree, training and knowledge of behavior analysis, Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, or human services, or any other field relevant to care or services to individuals with behavioral and/or mental health challenges.
Job Type: Part-time, flexible schedule
Salary:$11.00 to $15.00 /hour, based on experience. Quarterly bonus based on productivity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person