Licensed Professional Counselor

Description

Licensed Professional provides individual (ages 5 to adult), family, couples, group and crisis counseling.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling or Psychology.
• Licensed by the State of Texas at a Masters level LPC, LMFT or LCSW will be considered.
• Experience and thorough knowledge of DSM-V diagnosis
• Knowledge of different counseling methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in group counseling.
• Knowledge of trauma informed treatments and evidence-based models is a plus.
• Minimum one (1) year experience fully licensed.  Previous counseling experience in behavioral health and demonstrated level of clinical counseling skills indicative of ability to engage in self-regulated practice.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Willingly cooperates and communicates with co-workers, supervisors and patients. Uses polite and respectful language.
• Demonstrates proper judgment and decision-making skills when necessary.
• Organizational Skills - The extent to which an employee is capable of organizing and prioritizing job-related responsibilities.
• Produces a significant volume of work efficiently in a specified period of time. Work is accurate, thorough, and neat.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.
• Takes assignment from supervisor and reports progress/problems as appropriate. Possesses the practical technical knowledge required on the job.
• Proposes ideas, finds new and better ways of doing things.
• Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary.
• Follows safety and conduct rules, other regulations governing the hospital and varies departments in the following:
• Safety
• Hazardous Materials
• Utilities
• Security
• Life Safety
• Medical Equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PATIENT THERAPY

• Conducts individual psychotherapy appropriate to the age of patient, displaying good theoretical knowledge of mental disorders and good treatment technique.
• Conducts family therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles and good treatment technique.
• Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles and good treatment technique.
• Utilizes creative approaches to therapy and effectively engages patients in therapeutic process.
• Completes assessment(s) in a thorough and effectively engages patients in therapeutic process.
• Completes Treatment Plan Updates and Case Management Summaries in a timely and professional manner.
• Documents progress and communication notes in the required format on the day services were provided.
• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred patients.
• Formulates differential diagnosis of mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse.
• Formulates short term and long-term counseling plans for patients under care.
• Consults with program director and other providers regarding complex patients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers.
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
• Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations to meet requirements for medical records documentation.
• Staff any urgent client needs with a staff LPC immediately.
• Consult with Director of Behavior Health, on a weekly basis to staff caseload.
• Participates in weekly multidisciplinary meetings with other in-house departments, when applicable.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Fosters positive working relationships with area health care professionals and develops new referral sources via networking, speaking engagements, etc.
• Participates in community outreach activities, including in-service presentation to relevant groups and agencies.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates effectively with families and agencies, conveying a positive and professional image.
• Deals objectively and constructively with potential conflict situations.
• Relays pertinent information to Behavioral Health Department Director and Hospital Administration as needed to maintain effective communication and enhance collaborative environment.
• Facilitates and demonstrates a positive working environment and relationship with all hospital personnel, physicians, and the community. Works well with others as evidenced by cooperative and communicative attitude to staff and other hea