ASSOCIATE PROFFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

JOB DUTIES

Provides individual and/or family therapy.

Physical, psychological and emotional outcomes are individualized and identified

Formulates a plan of care based on assessment, diagnosis, age and outcome identification

Systematic and pertinent collection of data for each patient based on age

The plan of care is consistent with safe, effective patient care and age

The urgency of psychological, social and emotional needs is determined, and the course of action is formulated to attain expected outcomes

Implements a plan of care based on assessment, diagnosis, age and outcome identification

Interventions are based on patient need and consideration of patient and/or significant other

Evaluates and modifies plan of care based on patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes.

The patient’s response to the intervention is regularly evaluated to determine progress toward resolution of needs

Adheres to established standards of practice including activities and behavior that characterize professional status

Is accountable for his/her actions

Is aware of and adheres to hospital policies and procedures

Demonstrates adherence to respective policies and procedures

Communicates information to group in concise and effective manner

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Must have a master’s degree or doctoral degree.  Master’s degree must be in one of the following categories:  Counseling, Social Work or Psychology. 

Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as an Associate professional Counselor.

Skills necessary to effectively communicate with various members of the health care team, other health care facilities, community health related organizations, various external parties and regulatory agencies.

Ability to concentrate and prioritize, resolve problems, and interact with situations. Must be able to remember, reason, understand and be emotionally stable.

Able to work as a team member.

Must be willing to use the following management accountabilities and competencies: conflict resolution, staff counseling, problem solving, disciplinary process, policy and procedures implementation, teamwork, staff scheduling, interviewing, budgeting process, cost containment skills and support of peers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature changes. A large part of work is sitting or walking. Stress is a large factor in environment.

Workweek may exceed 40 hours and hours may vary depending on needs.

Travel to various health related or business locations within county may be necessary.

Expected to perform an initial evaluation in one hour and a follow-up in 45 to 50 minutes, on average.

DISCLOSURE

MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion’s and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform.

MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA.

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.