Crossing Healthcare
Job Details
Job Location Elements - Decatur, IL
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Bachelors Degree
Salary Range $50000.00 - $79000.00 Salary
Job Category Health Care
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.)
Job Location Elements - Decatur, IL
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Bachelors Degree
Salary Range $50000.00 - $79000.00 Salary
Job Category Health Care
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.)