Behavioral Health Counselor (LMHC)

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Provide mental health assessments and counseling to patients and families for the Behavioral Health Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides outpatient counseling and evidence based mental health counseling interventions for the Waverly Health Center Behavioral Health Services.
2. Documents services in eClinical Works for billing submission in compliance with standards as provided by the Clinic Business office.
3. Completes comprehensive social histories including patient’s mental health status, preexisting health, mental health and substance abuse problems, strengths and deficits, social role functioning, employment status, relevant cultural and religious factors, social, behavioral, environmental, and financial issues to develop a clinical assessment and treatment plan consistent with the scope of practice of a Licensed Independent Social Worker as defined by the Iowa Social Work Licensure Act.
4. Collaborates with psychiatrist in caring for Behavioral health patients, providing assistance and support as needed.
5. Serves as a resource to the staff, providing guidance and direction for social services and mental health related issues and facilitates Critical Incident Stress Debriefing services as needed.
6. Participates in and presents in-services and continuing education activities as appropriate.
7. Participates at meetings and committees as assigned by manager and additionally meetings sponsored by agencies or groups of agencies to increase knowledge of resources and community networking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Must possess a master’s degree in mental health counseling and be currently licensed to practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa.
b. Previous mental health counseling experience in an acute or outpatient setting preferred.
c. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
d. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
e. Must possess the ability to work independently and organize time and tasks.
f. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 100% of shift.
b. Standing – Not a requirement.
c. Walking – Not a requirement.
d. Lifting – Not a requirement.
e. Twisting – Not a requirement.
f. Bending – Infrequent.
g. Squat/Kneel – Not a requirement.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.