Behavioral Health Counselor

Open Health Care Clinic•Denham Springs, LA

21d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Counselor will conduct patient assessments, implement therapeutic interventions, complete individualized treatment plans, provide patient education, and complete referrals as necessary. FTCA Scope of Employment: Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage is restricted to acts or omissions of a covered entity within the scope of employment of a covered individual. For actions to be within the scope of employment and be covered, they must: be within the approved scope of the project, including sites, services, and other activities. Duties, as outlined in this job description and the contract for services, align within the scope of employment for a Nurse Practitioner and are therefore covered by the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Acts (FSHCAA) and the FTCA. Scope of Project: Health Center Program Service(s): General Primary Medical Care, Diagnostic Lab, Diagnostic Radiology, Screening, Coverage for Emergencies during and after hours, Voluntary Family Planning, Immunizations, Well Child Services, Gynecological Care, Obstetrical, Prenatal, Intrapartum Care (Labor and Delivery), Postpartum Care, Preventative Dental, Pharmaceutical Services, Case Management, Eligibility Assistance, Health Education, Outreach, Transportation, Translation, Additional Dental Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Podiatry Primary Site: OHCC-Main-3801 North Blvd. Secondary Sites: OHCC-3849 North Blvd., CAHSD-Wooddale, OHCC-30789 Range Avenue, Admin Office-4550 North Blvd., OHCC Baranco-Clark, OHCC Colonial, OHCC Dental, Homeless Drop-In Center, Mobile Unit #1.

Requirements

Active LCSW with Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners or LPC with Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners is required.
Master’s degree in social work or master’s degree in Counseling is required.
At least one (1) year of paid post-degree experience in clinical experience providing mental health and substance use disorder services is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework.
Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) is preferred.
BLS for healthcare provider is required.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of paid post-degree experience in clinical experience providing mental health and substance use disorder services is preferred.
Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) is preferred.