Counselor - Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

  

Counselor – Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology 

  

Job Summary: 

The Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). 

  

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for Psychoeducation group facilitation.  

• Provides in-person facilitation of intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), or outpatient psychotherapy.  

• Participates in information gathering, screenings, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls. 

• Provides crisis assessment and referral services, offering community resource knowledge and collaboration. 

• Completes Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). 

• Participates in continued education and in-service training.  

  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

  

Education: 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required) 

  

Licensing & Certifications: 

• Required to have one of the below upon hire or within 24 months of hire: (required) 

• Counselor in Training (CIT) 

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) 

• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (preferred) 

• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) (preferred) 

  

Experience: 

• Experience in a healthcare or social services setting (preferred)  

• If associate is a non-licensed eligible counselor, must have a minimum of one year work experience in healthcare, human or social services setting. (required) 

  

  

  

  

 

 

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