Counselor - Behavioral Health [Part-time]
About The Position
Central Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor for its Behavioral Health Services. The role focuses on providing compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed clinical care to reduce barriers to mental health and substance use support. The Counselor-Behavioral Health Services will conduct diagnostic assessments, provide strengths-based treatment, deliver crisis intervention, psychoeducation, advocacy, and clinical consultation. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Manager and services may be offered in various settings. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care, fostering patient empowerment and healing.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience performing mental health and substance use assessments, diagnosis, and individual/group treatment.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments of mental health and/or substance use disorders using the DSM, comprehensive clinical assessments, and psychometric screenings to deliver evidence-informed clinical treatments addressing biopsychosocial-spiritual needs, strengths, and goals.
- Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, strengths-based, and culturally affirming therapeutic counseling for individuals to enhance overall well-being. Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, treatment teams, and providers.
- Lead and facilitate psychoeducational and counseling groups, fostering cohesion, encouraging participation, and managing group dynamics.
- Act as a subject matter expert on social work approaches, interventions, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
- Respond to mental health and substance use crises through trauma-informed crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk assessment.
- Advocate for patient choices, values, and preferences with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain knowledge of community resources and benefits to refer patients and advocate for their needs.
- Support continuous quality improvement and utilization management initiatives within the Behavioral Health Program.
- Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, training, and other relevant meetings.
- Complete all direct and indirect patient care documentation according to professional standards, program procedures, and regulations.
- Facilitate mental health education for staff on trauma-informed care and behavioral healthcare services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
