1. Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. 2. Develops client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories. 3. Coordinates counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers. 4. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports regarding the patients' history and progress, services provided, and other required information. 5. Reviews and evaluates clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans. 6. Participates in case conferences and staff meetings. 7. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated experience in Job Coaching/Development and/or advocacy for folks with disabilities. Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation therapy, special education or social work along with populations who have Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairment and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated ability to provide support and guidance to a diverse body of individuals and their families. Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team, with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Required Skill/ability 3: Demonstrated ability to complete administrative requirements and meet required deadlines, with excellent written communication skills and aptitude with MS Office. Ability to learn various computer applications for creating and implementing individualized education plans.
Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to be adaptable and to work independently.
Required Skill/ability 5: Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Education: Knowledge of International Development Association (IDA) / Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) laws. Experience developing/implementing lesson plans & group curriculum.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Mental Health Assistant
University Job Title: Transition Specialist
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Knowledge of International Development Association (IDA) / Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) laws. Experience developing/implementing lesson plans & group curriculum. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little of no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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