COUNSELOR

JOB SUMMARY

The Counselor provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis interventions, individual, family and group therapy and case management. Develops and monitors treatment plans, monitors treatment progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. Must be licensed or provisionally licensed and requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for behavioral health clients.


• Provides clinically appropriate therapy, utilizing best practices whenever possible.


• Is actively engaged in the department, solves problems, participates in strategic planning, and contributes positively to workplace moral.


• As assigned by manager and location participates in on call crisis rotation after hours and assists with walk-in crises during business hours.


• Works positively and collaboratively with courts, law enforcement, physicians, hospital staff, Department of Family Services, Probation Offices, Campbell County School District and other community agencies as applicable.


• Maintains clinical documentation in a manner as required by department policy, the Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs, and the Medicaid Policies and Procedures Manual, and in accordance, as applicable with SAMHSA TIPS and TAPS.


• Maintains competence in multicultural issues and demonstrates respect and understanding for people from diverse cultural backgrounds.


• Adheres to established policies and procedures for Behavioral Health services, Kid Clinic and Campbell County Memorial Hospital.


• Actively engages in departmental quality assurance and utilization management activities and processes to include monthly chart reviews.


• Provides community-based psychotherapy to individuals, groups and families as applicable.


• Maintains professional licensure through required educational and training experiences.


• Participates in activities to promote mental health and/or the prevention of substance abuse.


• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.


• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  
  
  
  
  • A master’s degree in a mental health discipline or related field is required.
  
  
  
  


• Licensure
  
  
  
  • Licensed or license-eligible as a licensed mental health professional is required. If not licensed at the time of hire, must obtain licensure or provisional licensure within one month of date of hire.
  
  
  • Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
  
  
  
  


• Certifications required
  
  
  
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
  
  
  
  


• Experience
  
  
  
  • Preferred, not required