Primary Counselor

Works cooperatively with other Interdisciplinary staff under the supervision of the Clinical Director, STP Program Director, and/or Assistant Program Director. Performs job duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Performs resident assessments and initiates care plans within 72 hours of admission.

Types and maintains timely HS 231s ("Certs") on individual residents.

Implements standard behavioral treatment procedures with all residents (motivational point system/token economy, privilege system, behavioral contracting, quiet time, etc.).

Uses behavioral and cognitive principles (including positive reinforcement, prompting, extinction, chaining, etc.) to

analyze and teach new behavior patterns to residents.

Implements individualized behavioral programs and provides feedback to supervisory staff on their effectiveness.

Attends and actively participates in meetings pertaining to department practices and resident treatment plans (e.g., behavioral services meeting, behavioral treatment meeting, nursing/program meeting).

Identifies and gives constructive feedback to administration regarding problem areas in resident care and departmental

practices/roles.

Monitors and supervises residents according to facility policies. Ensures a safe environment for residents.

Conducts both large and small psychoeducational, process, and activity groups and outings under the supervision of the

Clinical Director, STP Director, and/or or Assistant STP Director.

Works cooperatively with members of other departments in providing the best possible interdisciplinary care to residents.

If assigned, acts as Pro-ACT trainer under the supervision of the Clinical Trainer.

Completes daily data collection/summarization as assigned.

Writes monthly/quarterly documentation on assigned residents, according to department standards, in a timely manner. Ensures documentation is accurate, informative, and descriptive of the resident's condition, nursing care provided and

resident's response to the care.

Performs secretarial duties including, but not limited to, photocopying, typing, and filing.

Demonstrates safe and appropriate use of facility Pro-ACT  procedures using the principles of least restrictive

treatment.

Participates in the facility Quality Assurance and CQI process. Serves on committees and develops/implements

improvement.

Participates in Pro-ACT principles when necessary, i.e., verbal (de-escalation, active listening, calm talk, etc); physical escort, physical standing restraint, physical wall restraint, physical prone restraint; and mechanical soft and leather restraint.

Identifies, reports and responds to extreme behavior, such as verbal aggression, biting, hitting, kicking, throwing items (food, objects, bodily fluids), self-inflicted injuries, property damage, substance abuse, etc., in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations and policies and procedures.

Maintains an awareness of and support for facility marketing goals and efforts.

Drives facility van to and from outside activities.

Attends mandatory in-services and facility/department meetings as required.

Ensures that all OSHA and safety standards are followed, as applicable to the position and in the business location or

workplace in accordance with state and federal regulation and Policies and Procedures.

Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to location/company safety standards for the healthcare professional.

Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions, and OSHA standards for healthcare professional in accordance

with state and federal regulation and Policies and Procedures.

Performs all other tasks or duties as assigned.

Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within

the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.

Participates in required orientation and training programs.

Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the

Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.

Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving

speech language pathology and audiology services.

Participates in daily, weekly, and/or monthly rehabilitative and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents’

therapy progression in relation to discharge planning for residents receiving speech language pathology and audiology services as designated by the Rehabilitation Director.

Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as necessary.

Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent resident/employee injury and

illness.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of

business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines, and relevant practice act(s).

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to designated staff member.

Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

Possesses leadership, supervisory skills and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Successfully follows oral and written instructions.

Successfully relays information concerning residents, employees or any given subject matter.

Staff Development

Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and family members through scheduled,

deliberate positive interactions with them using face to face, phone, or other means of communication.

Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies

to identify opportunities for enhanced services to the residents and/or resolve issues.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Promotes positivity and active daily problem solving.

Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.

Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

Resident Rights Functions

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to

supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance

with facility policy.

Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during

implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.