Counselor - Mattis Psych

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

8d•$29 - $50

About The Position

The Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling and therapy to Carle patients within the Behavioral Health Department. The role includes evaluating referred patients, determining whether ongoing psychotherapy or other services are needed, and providing therapy tailored to patients’ needs. The Counselor collaborates with patients on treatment plans and, with patient permission, communicates diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress to referring providers. The position requires timely medical-record documentation and compliance with patient confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and applicable Illinois laws.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Current Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Experience providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to work effectively with people of varied personalities and at different organizational levels.
Familiarity with working in an electronic medical record (EMR).
Strong documentation skills.
Knowledge and competence in using a variety of counseling techniques and interventions.
Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria.
Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and with varied presenting problems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health counseling and therapy to patients and their families in individual and/or group settings.
Perform mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing the need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists as needed.
Provide ongoing therapy using techniques and interventions appropriate to each patient’s needs.
Work with patients to develop treatment plans with specific goals and objectives appropriate to their needs.
Complete medical-record documentation within timeframes established by departmental policy.
With patient permission, communicate patient diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress to referring providers.
Maintain patient confidentiality and fulfill provider responsibilities under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.