Geriatric Mental Health Advocate Job at Carrington Place of Wytheville

Carrington Place of Wytheville Wytheville, VA 24382

Job Description

Develop and implement policies and procedures to meet residents' needs in compliance with federal and state laws. Develop and participate in activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation. Lead group counseling and support groups, as well as conduct one-on-one sessions with residents. Must have an excellent understanding of how to work with individuals dealing with addiction & mental health issues and established therapeutic techniques. Advocate should be able to perform evaluations for residents and develop a personalized plan for recovery; over the course of counseling, this plan may change depending on the resident's needs and progress. The counselor should have a large network of connections to things such as community services and medical providers so that residents can be referred to these services as necessary. It may also be essential to work with the resident’s medical providers with their permission. All activities performed with resident should be well documented and in compliance with Hippa confidentiality laws.

Educational Requirements:
Master degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Addiction counseling, Rehab Counseling and/or be a licensed addiction counselor, or licensed mental health counselor .

Position Requirements:
A master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Addiction / Mental health counseling or a related field . Previous experience is required. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of how to work with individuals dealing with Geriatric Psychology, Substance abuse and other related Mental health disorders.

Job Specific Details (FT, PT, Hours, Weekends, etc.):

Full time, Monday thru Friday , Some weekends

Required Experience: 1 yr minimum

Salary: Negotiable

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Addiction Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Location:

  • Wytheville, VA (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wytheville, VA 24382: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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