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LISW or LPCC35years clinical counseling experience preferred
Occasional standing and walking.
Frequent sitting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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Talbert House
Behavioral Health Counselor - Independent
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What they do
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.
$33,285 / year median in Ohio
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing individual and group counseling/therapy as defined by license. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients. Performs comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license. Requires one of the following licenses:LISW or LPCCPosition Description:
Perform individual and group counseling through psychosocial intervention under general supervisionMaintaincase load andutilization by maintaining regular contact with clients Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methodsInterview and observe clients and prepare clinical reports and individualized service plansProvide family therapy according to established principles and best practicesProvide cognitive behavioral treatment, conducts assessments, individual/group therapyMay provide clinical direction and participate in providing in-service training to other treatment team membersProvides diagnosis independently throughin-depth assessment. Assess and select appropriate counseling methods in order to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and groupEnsure accurate and timely documentation of clinical activities in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and clinical best practicesAdhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations and licensure scopeConsult with team members concerning situations and possible courses of actionServe as a license supervisor to select agency staff and/or supervise clinical interns as assignedCompletes agency, accrediting body, and funder required training Other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful mannerBe adaptive,flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and programDemonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundariesAbility to teachclinical therapy principlesExcellent organizational and time management skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced problem solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing tasksRemain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM/IC diagnosesAbility to use electronic service documentation system effectivelyJob Requirements:
Masters degree and at least one of the following licenses:LISW or LPCC35years clinical counseling experience preferred
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
Positional:
Driving in accordance with job duties assigned.Occasional standing and walking.
Frequent sitting.
Gross Mobility:
Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.Sensory:
Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity. Frequent to constant talking.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.