Job Details
Job Location
Elements - Decatur, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
$50000.00 - $79000.00 Salary
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Job Summary :
The Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing professional therapy / counseling, crisis management, and advocacy for patients. This individual consults with and advises medical and clinical staff on mental health and co-occurring issues of patients.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Qualifications
Duties / Responsibilities :
Receives Behavioral Health therapy referrals, provides individual and group therapy / counseling, maintains and records all pertinent patient information in a secure and accurate mannerCompletes timely and accurate assessment and treatment documentationDischarges patients in alignment with treatment progressCollaborates with patients engaged in behavioral health and medical servicesManages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and other treatment members, both internally and externallyParticipates in clinical supervision and / or clinical consultation, based upon licensureMay be required to work across multiple sitesVigilant to safety concerns and takes appropriate steps to ensure both patient and staff safetyPerforms other duties as requiredCompetencies :
Ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to relate to persons of various economic levels and culturesAbility to remain calm under stressful conditions, accepting personal limitationsAbility to speak and write fluently in EnglishAbility to work independently and interdependently within a clinic setting utilizing various accepted therapeutic modalitiesAdherence to a strong code of personal and professional ethicsProficiency in data entry, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skillsWillingness to pursue continuing educational opportunities and maintain compliance with professional licensure renewalEducation and Experience :
Master's Degree in clinical social work, psychology or related field requiredLSW, LPC, or equivalent first level licensure required upon hire or within 1 year of hireLCSW, LCPC, or equivalent full clinical licensure highly preferred. Must be attained within 2 years of hire.Successful work history of direct patient counselingCEUs and clinical supervision offered onsitePhysical Requirements :
Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and / or other potentially hazardous materialsModerate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)