LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Hoover Family Medicine Clinic

Position Description :

Work Schedule : Full Time

Work Location : Family Medicine Clinic, Hoover

Benefits include : 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To provide initial and ongoing clinical therapy services to adult serious illness patients and families. To understand and assess the psychosocial impact of serious illness on patients and their families. To provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and information. To work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to effect optimal patient and family outcomes. To serve as a resource for the oncology program and ancillary departments.

Position Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field and two (2) years of relevant experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND / OR REGISTRATION :

Currently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.

TRAITS & SKILLS :

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to : (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and / or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA / EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled employer.