TITLE: Community Integration Counselor (CIC)
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director, Director of Programs and Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Part Time
LOCATION:
NYC, Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island Regions
ROLE:
Community Integration Counseling (CIC) is an individualized counseling service designed to assist the waiver participant to effectively manage the emotional difficulties associated with adjusting to life after a traumatic brain injury. It is a counseling service provided to a participant coping with the need to revise long term expectations, his/her changing roles, and the impact of these changes on him/her, family members and informal supports. This service is provided in the provider’s office or the participant’s home. It is available to participants and/or anyone involved in an ongoing significant relationship with the consent of the participant when the issues discussed relate directly to the participant. The participant must be present (face to face) at the time of service delivery. “Collateral counseling” is not permitted without the participant present. Regarding client confidentiality, the sharing of information obtained during a CIC session can only be disclosed in accordance with accepted professional standards regarding client confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Persons employed as a Community Integration Counselor must be a/an:
- Licensed Psychiatrist (licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Licensed Psychologist (licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW- licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW- licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Individual with a Doctorate degree in Psychology;
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (Licensed by NYS Education Department);
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
(Certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification);
AND
Must have, at a minimum, two (2) years of experience providing adjustment related counseling to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries, disabilities and injuries
Additional Requirements:
Acceptable verification of credentials related to qualifications. Applicants for this position acknowledge their ability and willingness to carry out all duties outlined in this job description.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing necessary services as required for the participant.
- Assess the participants and evaluate progress with supervisor.
- Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goals for each participant.
- Utilizing a variety of techniques and treatment plans.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures when providing services to participants.
- Observe and report participant progress.
- Completion and submission of weekly progress notes, Individual service reports & Detailed Goal Plans
- Participate in Team Meetings
Applicants for this position acknowledge their ability and willingness to carry out all duties outlined in this job description.
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