BEHAV HLTH COUNS III

BEHAV HLTH COUNS III

Covenant Health - 3.5 Louisville, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Collaborate with healthcare professionals Treatment plan development LMFT Clinical supervision 5 years Patient assessment Safety planning Licensed Clinical Social Worker Local agency collaboration LPC Patient advocacy Outpatient Master's degree Case management Counseling Quality improvement Patient care Mental health counseling Discharge planning Organizational skills Working with individuals with mental health conditions Client advocacy in social work Patient interaction Progress documentation Social Work Patient treatment Senior level Training Care coordination Communication skills Master's degree in counseling Hospital experience Community resource coordination

Full Job Description Overview:

Behavioral Health Counselor, Blount Clinic Full Time, 80

Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Peninsula Overview:

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives. To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities.

Position Summary:

Provides professional behavioral counseling services to designated patient population, and provides counseling and discharge planning as well as other behavioral counseling services to patients and families. The general practice of behavioral counseling in a hospital or outpatient setting includes interviewing, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, mediation, supportive counseling, information and referral, problem solving, client education, and advocacy. This position has documented advance practice skills via certification and experience.

Responsibilities:

Assists patients/family/significant other with physical, emotional, and social concerns that arise during the episode of care. Provides treatment/discharge planning services to patients. Completes required documentation including, treatment plans, safety plans, and progress notes. Completes initial assessment and continued documentation to obtain pertinent background/social/ financial data. Documents social determinants of health as indicated in medical record. Connects patients/family/significant other with community resources to aid in their treatment and recovery. Coordinates care with community providers as needed. Acts as facility liaison with adult and children protective services as indicated. Cooperates with facility staff and physicians and keeps them informed of progress with patients via verbal communication and chart documentation in medical record. Exhibits the skills of empathy, communication, organization, critical thinking, active listening, and patience. Provides oversite in a situation where a licensed individual is required. Provides expert training and supervision in the field to others, as requested. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Master's degree from accredited graduate social work or counseling program.

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health related field.

Licensure Requirement:

Must be licensed as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.