Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for providing onsite cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group sessions to participants enrolled in the program. Essential job functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

The CBT Counselor will provide services to LifeHouse via tele-health from the Cermak location. Facilitate groups (specifically cognitive behavioral therapy—CBT), family groups, and assist clients of the program. Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources. Complete assessment of each client with required assessment tools. Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested. Participate in facilitating ancillary services, e.g., support groups, education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information, etc. Supervise the maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocational/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation. Provide general client supervision, including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities. Prepare client progress reports, when necessary. Interact with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Perform any other duties as assigned.