Rehabilitation Counselor
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Rehabilitation Counselor I, Part Time 0.60, Bilingual Spanish
preferred + Oakland, CA + Highland General Hospital + HGH Outpatient Psychiatric Srvcs + Part Time - Day + Mental Health & Social Services + Req #:28846-19407 + FTE:0.6 + Posted:Today Apply Now Save Job Saved **Summary** **SUMMARY:** Under general direction, provides a full range of
rehabilitation counseling services in Mental Health or related
programs. Formulates client assessments and provides counseling for
assigned patients. Gathers and presents case history data. Performs
related duties as required. **Bilingual in Spanish preferred **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE: The following are
the duties performed by employees in this classification, however,
employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.
Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual
in the classification. 1. Attends staff conferences and training sessions; presents
case history material for review and discussion with other staff
members; consults with persons of other disciplines as required;
seeks advice and guidance from superiors assigned to program
whenever difficult situations develop. 2. Interprets procedures to interested lay persons; and
participates in commitment hearings, giving factual and
corroborative testimony regarding socio-psychiatric history and
present behavior of the patient; contact public social and welfare
agencies to obtain and provide information; answers correspondence
regarding community facilities, commitment procedures, and mental
health matters; and makes referrals when warranted. 3. May provide supervision to personnel assigned to program and
participates in the administration of services and facilities. 4. Meets with patients for regular counseling interviews; guides
the patient in understanding his illness or addiction and
contributing personal, social and economic factors; assists
patients in developing realistic plans; advises patients of
community resources; and makes referrals and other arrangements as
necessary. 5. Prepares reports, case summaries, and correspondence as
required; maintains case histories and work records including
required statistics. 6. Provides rehabilitation counseling and casework services to
patients and consultation to clinic staff members; interviews patients and relatives to
gather social and psychiatric data; prepares case histories for use
in diagnoses and participates in developing treatment plans for
patients. 7. Works with relatives of patients to elicit their cooperation
in treatment programs or commitment proceedings; works with
community agencies as required to assist patients in their
treatment plans and in coping with environmental needs such as
housing, medical care, and employment. **Bilingual in Spanish preferred **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from a recognized
college or university in rehabilitation counseling, clinical or
educational psychology, or in a closely related field. Minimum Experience: One year in the field of alcoholic or drup
abuse rehabilitation, or mental treatment, working with the
severely mentally ill, in group therapy. Licenses/Certifications: Licensure in the state of California as
an MFT, MFTI, ACSW, LCSW or Psychologist, preferred. **Additional Information** **Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Keywords: Alameda Health System, Oakland , Rehabilitation Counselor, Other , Oakland, California
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