Behavioral Health Counselor | LSCW | LPC

Position Title: Behavioral Health Counselor

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports To: Behavorial Health Team Lead

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for managing an assigned caseload, conducting assessments and voluntary pre-screenings, providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with clients, families, and community resources to support positive outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, prevention, consultation, and education to clients

• Conduct intake interviews, including initial diagnosis and disposition

• Obtain and review relevant information from collateral sources

• Provide voluntary pre-screenings as appropriate

• Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults

• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload

• Provide case management services as needed

• Provide crisis intervention when needed

• Maintain complete and accurate progress notes and clinical documentation

• Accurately document and bill all applicable client contacts

• Collaborate and consult with clients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources

• Participate in ongoing education and professional development

• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Standards

• Provides professional and ethical behavioral health services

• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation

• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and decision-making

• Maintains appropriate boundaries and confidentiality

• Provides services in a compassionate, patient-focused manner

• Effectively manages an assigned caseload

• Collaborates with clients, families, providers, and community resources

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

• Experience: Experience as an LPC or LCSW preferred

• Licensure/Certifications:

• Active Virginia LPC or LCSW license (required)

Competencies

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

• Psychotherapy and counseling skills

• Crisis intervention and case management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Organization and documentation

• Professional judgment and accountability

• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and families

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community resources

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team

• Ability to use a computer and electronic health record systems

• Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods

• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations

Working Conditions

• Behavioral health and clinical outpatient setting

• Frequent interaction with clients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources

• May work with individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral crises

• May encounter stressful or emotionally challenging situations

• Work environment may include children, adolescents, and adults with varying behavioral health needs

• Occasional schedule adjustments based on patient and organizational needs

Additional Information

Bath Community Hospital reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed to support organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bath Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics.