Counselor

Responsible for providing individual clinical services and appropriate assessments, i.e. mental health assessments, suicide assessments, and risk assessments for Boys Ranch residents utilizing a strength based approach as part of the service delivery package within Youth Programs.

Facilitates and/or co-facilitates therapeutic and/or psycho-educational groups and assists with the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs.

As assigned, provides clinical services and support for the Adventure Programs and other experiential learning activities while coordinating these services with other campus programs to ensure continuity of care.

Housing is offered with this position.

Essential Duties:

• Provides clinical psychoeducation aligned with our model, vision, our approach and all licensing regulations and standards. Makes clinical recommendations regarding appropriate interventions, provides additional support as needed.

• Assists in the design, implementation and evaluation of Boys Ranch clinical interventions for identified residents in accordance with appropriate therapeutic practices.
• Make clinical diagnoses when necessary in order to provide appropriate treatment recommendations including, but not limited to, interventions, psychotropic medication management and goal setting.
• Provides training to Boys Ranch staff related to clinical issues and challenges affecting kids in residential