Behavioral Health Counselor

Crossing Healthcare • Decatur, IL

121d • $50,000 - $79,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in clinical social work, psychology or related field required
• LSW, LPC, or equivalent first level licensure required upon hire or within 1 year of hire
• LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent full clinical licensure highly preferred. Must be attained within 2 years of hire.
• Successful work history of direct patient counseling
• Proficiency in data entry, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to pursue continuing educational opportunities and maintain compliance with professional licensure renewal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions, accepting personal limitations
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English
• Ability to work independently and interdependently within a clinic setting utilizing various accepted therapeutic modalities
• Adherence to a strong code of personal and professional ethics

Responsibilities

• Receives Behavioral Health therapy referrals, provides individual and group therapy/counseling, maintains and records all pertinent patient information in a secure and accurate manner
• Completes timely and accurate assessment and treatment documentation
• Discharges patients in alignment with treatment progress
• Collaborates with patients engaged in behavioral health and medical services
• Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and other treatment members, both internally and externally
• Participates in clinical supervision and/or clinical consultation, based upon licensure
• May be required to work across multiple sites
• Vigilant to safety concerns and takes appropriate steps to ensure both patient and staff safety
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• CEUs and clinical supervision offered onsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees