Associate Counselor (Bilingual Spanish)

Position Summary

Screens, counsels and performs various activities relative to the treatment of patients within off-site centers/clinics. This role may also provide administrative support to the center/clinic and participate in community outreach activities.

• Provides personal, behavioral and vocational guidance both on an individual basis and in group sessions. In collaboration with the medical staff, provides supportive counseling on prevention, educational, supportive and/or concrete services.
• Screens and evaluates prospective clients to determine if they meet the requirements/goals for the program. Refers to proper agency/community-based services as needed.
• Takes psychosocial histories of all clients. Orients new patients to the center's/clinic's policies and procedures and/or outlines goals of the program.
• Handles emergency situations utilizing appropriate judgment, communication methods and knowledge of community resources when appropriate.
• Interfaces with various legal, educational, social governmental and medical agencies to acquire supportive services for clients. Writes letters, makes telephone referrals for clients and communiates with referral agents.
• If applicable, assists with completing reports to be sent to outside agencies and regulatory bodies.
• May participate in the formulation and design of on-going research.
• Provides family consultation and/or interventions when appropriate. Writes progress reports and records other aspects of patient care.
• Attends and participates in community meetings as needed.