Counselor

Cornerstone Care•McKees Rocks, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Counselor to join their behavioral health team. The organization's mission is to improve the health of its patients and the residents of the community, with special concern for the underserved. With over 28 million dollars in annual revenues, Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in the region. They are seeking a Full Time Licensed Counselor (LCSW/LPC) for their Sto Rox and Hilltop outpatient locations. The therapist would provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, or groups, serving child, adolescent, and adult patient demographics. Counseling services are provided via in-person at the outpatient clinic sites or via telemedicine. Loan repayment opportunities are available through HRSA, and a sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Mandatory possession of current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
Graduate Degree

Nice To Haves

Previous outpatient clinic work preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of psychotherapeutic and consultation services to individuals diagnosed with a mental or emotional disorder according to the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, 4thEdition).
May provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, play therapy or conjoint and family therapy according to established treatment approaches for which she or he has specific training and expertise which can be documented through formal or continuing education.
Responsible for the comprehensive management of the counseling and psychological services for the patients on her or his caseload.
Provides direct counseling and psychotherapy to patients assigned to them by the intake therapist.
Conducts a thorough clinical assessment of the patient, which results in a DSM-IV diagnosis, appropriate treatment recommendations, and treatment goals.
Maintains appropriate documentation and confidential clinical files on their patients in accordance with general managed care quality assurance guidelines.
Seeks out consultation with fellow Cornerstone Care Counselors or the Clinical Director for issues which may require extended treatment or unusual interventions (e.g., hospitalization, referral to other agencies, etc.) or otherwise problematic or troubling to the counselor.
Coordinates treatment with other health professionals such as the primary care physician, psychiatrists, etc., when appropriate.
Responds to urgent and/or emergency situations which emerge when Cornerstone Care patients reporting acute distress or crises in accordance to the policies and procedures of Cornerstone Care.
Provides the highest quality service to their patients in accordance to the standards and practices set forth in their profession’s ethics and professional practice guidelines.