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David Raines Community Health Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$54,160 / year median in Louisiana
+16% projected growth
Job Description
David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team! The Licensed Professional Counselor is responsible for coordinating Social Service planning and other services that assist the patient and their family in understanding and coping with emotional and social problems that affect their health status. The LPC will provide intake and patient advocacy services, as well as coordinate social service matters with physicians, staff, patient, families, and other organizations. Essential Skills Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs to students through assessment, consultation, counseling, and case management. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to promote a holistic approach to healthcare. Collaborates with community services to provide continuity of care. Provides mental health education for students, families, teachers, professional peers, and the community. Performs case management duties and maintains documentation that meets standards for health system, Office of Public Health, Board of Social Work, and other supervising entities. Contributes to performance improvement initiatives (development, data collection, LaPERT, etc.). Identifies opportunities for improvement and change. Assists with development and execution of departmental goals and objectives including being flexible with scheduling and assisting with daily operations as needed. Assists with planning and implementation of educational activities and community outreach etc. Education/Experience Qualifications Master's Degree in Mental Health Counselling, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 2 - 5 years' experience, preferably working with children and/or adolescents Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to work in challenging and variable conditions. Experience with electronic health records is preferable, preferably NextGen or similar