Behavioral Health Counselor

Description

Job Summary:

The Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing professional therapy/counseling, crisis management, and advocacy for patients.  This individual consults with and advises medical and clinical staff on mental health and co-occurring issues of patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives Behavioral Health therapy referrals, provides individual and group therapy/counseling, maintains and records all pertinent patient information in a secure and accurate manner
• Completes timely and accurate assessment and treatment documentation
• Discharges patients in alignment with treatment progress 
• Collaborates with patients engaged in behavioral health and medical services
• Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and other treatment members, both internally and externally
• Participates in clinical supervision and/or clinical consultation, based upon licensure
• May be required to work across multiple sites
• Vigilant to safety concerns and takes appropriate steps to ensure both patient and staff safety
• Performs other duties as required

Competencies:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures 
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions, accepting personal limitations
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English
• Ability to work independently and interdependently within a clinic setting utilizing various accepted therapeutic modalities
• Adherence to a strong code of personal and professional ethics
• Proficiency in data entry, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to pursue continuing educational opportunities and maintain compliance with professional licensure renewal

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in clinical social work, psychology or related field required
• LSW, LPC, or equivalent first level licensure required upon hire or within 1 year of hire
• LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent full clinical licensure highly preferred. Must be attained within 2 years of hire.  
• Successful work history of direct patient counseling
• CEUs and clinical supervision offered onsite

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
• Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)

Salary : $50,000 - $79,000