Referral Education Assistance and Prevention (REAP) Counselor in Derry, New Hampshire at Center for Life Management

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Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental health services for adults and elders. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. We offer outreach preventative services through the Referral Education Assistance and Prevention (REAP) program to help at risk older adults (ages 60+) through life changes, losses, stress, housing, safety concerns, mental health concerns, and problems related to medication misuse or substance use. The REAP Counselor provides community-based, short-term support to individuals, family members, professionals and/or care givers including supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing strategies to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults. This is a per diem position, hours will vary each week.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

• Provide in-home and/or community-based support to address life changes/losses, stress, housing and safety concerns, mental health concerns, and problems related to medication misuse, illicit substance or alcohol;
• Provide educational sessions on topics that are of interest to older adults either individual or in a community-based group setting (i.e. Residential or nursing home);
• Assess and respond to issues related to substance misuse as it presents in older adults; this includes misuse of prescription medication;
• Provide crisis intervention when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community;
• Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care;
• Serve on appropriate committees and attend applicable trainings, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor;
• Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;
• Execute all required services and timely documentation on each service delivered in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;
• Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;
• Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The work will be primarily community-based to include visiting clients in their homes and in their natural environment. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers and standard office equipment. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required. Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required for this role.

Benefits

At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
• Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
• Scholarship for professional advancement
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
• On the job training and continuing education opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Flexible work schedule
• Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

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Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field preferred (social work, psychology, mental health counseling) however an Associate’s degree may qualify;
• A minimum of two years of direct service experience working with older adults/elders;
• Ability and willingness to learn how to provide community presentations/education sessions and engage community providers;
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent situations;
• Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;
• Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work;
• Ability to navigate an electronic health record;
• Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;
• Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.