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Independent Clinician, Behavioral Health (Emergency Dept)
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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.
$37,365 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more
- in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This position will expand the hours of coverage for the Mansfield ED. The shift is 7p-7a, three nights per week. Open to 7p-7a, two nights per week for part-time, as well. Experience with Crisis and/or Inpatient Behavioral Health is required. Eligible for $7500 Sign-on Bonus! This position is responsible for providing services to patients, families, and significant others including completion of biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, formulation of treatment plans and treatment interventions, therapy sessions (individual, couples, family or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning. The Clinician can practice independently and without supervision, as permitted by the State of Ohio licensure.Responsibilities And Duties:
30% Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, charts reviews and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient biopsychosocial functioning.Completes assessments including:
risk factors of harm toward self or others, developmental and age-specific needs, ability to care for self, ability to care for dependents, ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs, ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships, and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations. Develops preliminary diagnosis formulation. 30% Develops and implements plan of intervention based on assessment. Provides crisis intervention, supportive, educational, individual, couples, family or group therapies in an effort to resolve problem areas. Employs treatment planning, continuum of care planning, and discharge planning. 20% Maintains awareness of current hospital and community services to assist patient biopsychosocial functioning. Provides information and facilitates successful linkages between these services and patient. 20% Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient's medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree (Required)LISW- Licensed Independent Social Worker
- Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, LPCC
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors