Behavioral Health Counselor - Outpatient PHP - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Blackstone, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required)
• Required to have one of the below upon hire or within 24 months of hire: Counselor in Training (CIT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
• If associate is a non-licensed eligible counselor, must have a minimum of one year work experience in healthcare, human or social services setting. (required)

Nice To Haves

• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (preferred)
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) (preferred)
• Experience in a healthcare or social services setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Psychoeducation group facilitation.
• Provides in-person facilitation of intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), or outpatient psychotherapy.
• Participates in information gathering, screenings, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls.
• Provides crisis assessment and referral services, offering community resource knowledge and collaboration.
• Completes Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level