Behavioral Health Counselor

Ascension•Appleton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide behavioral health counseling services to child/adolescent and adult inpatient as well as PHP. Conduct patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals. Administer individual and group therapy. Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations. Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions. Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community. Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Must have LPC, LCSW, or APSW.
Must have at least one year experience in behavioral health, with preference in acute crisis or inpatient.

Nice To Haves

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Supervisor credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health counseling services to child/adolescent and adult inpatient as well as PHP.
Conduct patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals.
Administer individual and group therapy.
Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations.
Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.