A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Responsible for providing group and individual psychotherapy for patients suffering from mental health issues. Assist patients in developing coping mechanisms and strategies to manage their mental health conditions. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Administers, directs and coordinates the IOP patient caseload, including treatment plan development, treatment plan reviews, treatment team participation, group and individual psychotherapy, and documentation of all service therapies.
About NCGC's IOP:
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured, team-oriented care for individuals needing more support than traditional outpatient therapy but without the need for inpatient hospitalization. Our program offers mental health evidence-based group therapy focusing on coping skills, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation. Our multidisciplinary team ensures comprehensive care through CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, and medication management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the assigned patient caseload designated to their care. Displays good working knowledge of the goals of the IOP administration and works to meet these goals. Prepares treatment plans for each patient assigned to their patient caseload. Conducts group, individual and family therapies as assigned by the Program Manager. Completes documentation for all direct service patient activities Participates in the daily charge capture and patient staffing meetings. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes other responsibilities as assigned. Opportunity to maintain an individual therapy caseload in addition to running groups in IOP. Demonstrates Competency in the
Following Areas:
Professional conduct of providing group, individual and family psychotherapies and related best practices. Philosophy and understanding of the IOP Program. Knowledge and recognition of quality patient care, including strict confidentiality. Knowledge and awareness of established IOP Program and personnel policies. Keen awareness of regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Medicare regulations. Maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians and staff. Representing the organization in a positive and professional manner. Commitment to following organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Background, Licensing Requirements:
Regulatory Requirements Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Masters Social Worker or other Master's Level Licensed Therapist whose scope of practice under the State Licensing Board in Ohio authorizes their ability to provide group, individual and family psychotherapy. Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology from an accredited university. One-year experience working with adult psychiatric patients is preferred. Language Skills Must possess good oral and written communication skills in the English language. Skills Good overall clinical skills, ability to work productively and effectively. Ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
