Behavioral Counselor - IOP

Are you passionate about guiding patients and families through care with compassion and expertise?

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate, empathetic, and effective communicator

• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Skilled in crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments

• At least 24 months of recent, relevant experience in counseling or social work

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Psychology required

• Current licensure as LPC, LAC, LMFT, or PLPC

• Current CPR certification required

• Familiarity with patient safety practices, HIPAA regulations, and therapeutic modalities including group, family, and individual therapies

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family

• Professional development and support

• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program

• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state

Check out our employee perks here!

What You Will Do:

Provide professional counseling and social work services to support patients and their families through the continuum of care, ensuring biopsychosocial needs are met and communicated effectively.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments addressing bio-psychosocial and environmental factors

• Identify and respond to abuse, neglect, suicidal or homicidal risks following all state and hospital policies

• Facilitate group therapies, individual sessions, and family meetings as ordered by the psychiatrist

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans

• Educate and involve patients and families in treatment decisions

• Monitor and document medical necessity and appropriateness of length of stay

• Initiate and update discharge planning and coordinate referrals to community resources

• Lead therapy sessions and patient education efforts as part of scheduled programming

• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality and safety standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.