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Brown University Health

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - Rhode Island Training School

Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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SUMMARY: To provide counseling in a group and individual setting to promote stability and improvement for individuals struggling with mental health/substance use illnesses. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding of Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.

Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.

Completes mandatory education.

Participates in, or leads, departmental and / or interdepartmental committees or quality improvement teams.

Maintains confidentiality of records relating to patient care according to HIPPA and Brown University Health policies.

Facilitates group and individual counseling sessions designed to promote improved stability, functioning, and recovery from mental healthddiction challenges

Participates in group development and interventions designed to meet the treatment needs of patients

Guides clients in the development of coping skills and strategies to deal with stressors and life issues

Provides encouragement to patients to allow for disclosure , insight,and understanding of life stressors and issues

Acts as an advocate to help coordinate services and information that might impact patient well being or emotional stability

Collects information about patients through, therapeutic involvement and observation that may be relevant for treatment

Prepares and maintain all required notes, treatment records and reports

Participates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop a treatment plan for each individual patient

Attends team rounds, treatment team meetings and other relevant meetings around program planning

Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills and uses these skills, as appropriate.

Collaborates with medical staff, Hospital and Department staff, and community agencies to provide a seamless continuum of care for the patient.

Documents on the medical record in accordance with Department policy.

Enhances professional skills through continuing education and participation in clinical supervision, as needed.

Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable community, state and federal programs.

Participates in Utilization Review functions as it pertains to psychiatric authorizations

Ensures all departmental forms/statistics are completed on time.

Supervises, as assigned, graduate and undergraduate field placement students.

As appropriate, in-services community groups and staff on health / mental health related topics.

Performs other duties as assigned by the BHU Nurse Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field.

LMHC or LMFT license required.

Minimum 2 years post-Masters experience in mental health setting preferred.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for 3-7 hours a day and stand or walk for 1-3 hours a day. Must be able to use both hands, including right/left/either, and perform work with slight deviation from neutral wrist position. Must have accurate near vision, far vision is minimally required. Must be able to hear a whisper at 3 ft.

Pay Range

$66,397.24-$109,529.06

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location

593 Eddy Street - Hasbro - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Mon-Fri with weekends as scheduled

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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