Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Philadelphia Clinic - PRN

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job assumes responsibility for the bio-psychosocial assessment, patient education, evaluation, and treatment of patients with behavioral health needs. It may also include referral to appropriate community resources and supportive and crisis interventions. Applies specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of prevention, assessment, and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and addictive disorders; engages multi-disciplinary treatment planning and clinical counseling duties and coordinates and implements complex discharge plans through the use of the organization and community based services. Services may be provided in person or via virtual visit platform. Responsibilities may vary depending on inpatient or clinical setting.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - 60 semester hour graduate degree, the substance of which is professional mental health counseling from a regionally-accredited university. (May include but not limited to Psychological Counseling, Community Mental Health, etc.)

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Two years related work experience in direct patient counseling

Certifications

Required - Must hold an active, non-restricted license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License in state of practice or Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners or its successor.

Basic Life Support (BLS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certificaton to be obtained within 2 weeks of hire*.

Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire the LA LPC Board approval to perform Teletherapy in state(s) of practice.**

*Only applies to inpatient units.

**Only applies to outpatient units.

Licensure or certification as a sex therapist may be required depending on area of assignment.

Preferred - Certification in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families
• Knowledge of acute and chronic medical care setting, medical terminology and psycho-social effects of illness and/or trauma upon the patient and their support system.
• Familiarity with health care systems and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance plans.
• Excellent psychotherapeutic skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multi-disciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.

Job Duties

• Conducts complex assessment, independent selection and use of varied in-depth therapies in the treatment of individuals with multi-problem dual diagnosis substance abuse prob