Counselor Psychological Services

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is seeking a licensed or license-eligible clinician for Psychological Services. The clinician provides clinical diagnostic and treatment services, which may include individual, group, family, and health and behavior interventions. They conduct psychosocial assessments and use therapeutic skills and the patient care/problem-solving process to help patients and families achieve basic healthcare goals. The clinician works as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with providers, nurses, leadership, and other team members to develop and implement appropriate standards. They may provide clinical coverage in other hospital areas consistent with their training and experience and must be flexible about traveling between two hospitals approximately 30 minutes apart. Depending on departmental needs, the clinician may also provide program consultation, staff education, supervision, and training.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field of counseling services.
Current licensure as a Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD); alternatively, an application for provisional licensure with the degree requirements completed.
If hired with a provisional license application, obtain the provisional license within 120 days of employment.
Ability to work within scope of practice to help patients achieve the highest possible level of psychological well-being.
Knowledge of community resources to help meet patient needs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience with a wide variety of patient populations.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical diagnostic and treatment services, including individual, group, family, and health and behavior interventions as appropriate.
Conduct psychosocial assessments.
Use therapeutic skills and the patient care/problem-solving process to help patients and families achieve basic healthcare goals.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, leadership, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement appropriate standards.
Provide clinical coverage in other hospital areas as needed, consistent with training and experience.
Travel between two hospitals approximately 30 minutes apart as needed.
Provide program consultation, staff education, supervision, and training as departmental needs arise.