Counselor

Phoenix Group Home, LLC • Huntington, WV

3d

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Counselor's primary role, under the direction of the Clinical
Supervisor, is to utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in
counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and preparation and delivery of treatment plans for
children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide therapy
sessions for individuals, groups, and families.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY I: Tasks with actual blood/body fluid exposure are
not included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.

Requirements

• Education: Candidate must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an accredited university. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work is also acceptable if the candidate holds a valid LSW license.
• Licensure: Candidates must possess one of the following licenses: BSW with LSW, MA Counseling, MA with LPC, MSW, MSW with LCSW, LSW or LGSW
• Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
• Physical Effort: This position requires the ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer monitors, and keyboarding.
• Communication Skills: Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing. Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group strengths-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Establish clear goals and strategies for the welfare of the client and maintain documentation of services provided and client progress.
• Work with the client to develop an individual treatment plan according to OMHAS and CARF person/family-centered standards, review and monitor services and activities, documenting progress.
• Support the care team environment by working collaboratively with clients and their families as appropriate, physicians, nurse practitioners, case management, referral sources, and ancillary agencies.
• Provide client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups, or other mental health professionals or agencies, and document services provided per the policies of PATH Behavioral Health, your professional licensing body, and state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in care conferences and case reviews, and document and report concerns of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities according to the requirements of state/federal law and your licensing body.
• Work professionally with referring providers or agencies, court systems, probation departments, foster care agencies, and the school system.
• Be committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal values, and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with the Path’s mission.
• Willingly serve in a professional and collaborative capacity with all other employees of Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understanding and complying with all organizational processes and policies.
• Collaborate with all supervisors and coworkers to communicate with transparency and drive implementation of the organization's goals, objectives, and processes.
• Maintain an organized practice and schedule, be at work on time and ready to work, and leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.
• Reduce client rescheduling by fully informing the appropriate person of necessary time off work.
• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines, confidentiality agreements, billing and coding guidelines, and company policy.
• Maintain a demeanor of positive professionalism and serve as a model for others to exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.
• Maintains an active, unrestricted Ohio license to provide clinical counseling services.
• Attends all required continuing education opportunities per the regulations of your licensing body.

What This Job Offers

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