Health Coach (LCSW/LCMHC)

Pinehurst Medical • Pinehurst, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinehurst Medical Clinic (PMC) is a recognized healthcare provider in the communities of Moore County, Lee County, Cumberland County, Chatham County, and the surrounding six counties. Locally owned and managed, PMC offers a broad range of primary and specialty care services to the communities we serve. The physicians and healthcare team of professionals at PMC share a commitment to patient-centered care that is physician-led and utilizes the latest advances in medical technology. This combination of leading-edge medicine and deep compassion for the people we serve has been a hallmark of PMC since 1952. PMC consists of over 130 providers, approximately 750 employees, and 16 locations. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in a primary care setting is a unique and respected role. The LCSW/LCMHC provides individual emotional health counseling to both established and non established PMC patients. The LCSW/LCMHC can bring their style of counseling into the primary care setting to assist patients with their mental health. The LCSW/LCMHC is a part of a greater wellness team, engaging with those team members as well as primary care provider teams.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker license required or current License for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor required.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience with emotional health counseling preferred.
• Additional experience with clinical health education; weight loss management, tobacco cessation, stress management, or physical activity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional health counseling for conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and adjustment disorders
• Recognize patient’s rights in accordance with the Code of Ethics.
• Collaborates with other disciplines; promotes and supports research activities; and utilizes available resources to provide and improve patient care.
• Maintains open lines of communication with providers needed for collaborative care.
• Communicates with clinical staff to ensure patient follow up and continuity of care.
• Assists in marketing of wellness services both internally and externally.
• Assists in development of patient education materials and programs.
• Identifies resources available to patient population.
• Participates in quality improvement team efforts.
• Participates in monthly team meetings.
• Completes appointment scheduling as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform appointments related to emotional barriers to weight loss (Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity)
• Perform Tobacco Cessation Counseling
• Assist with Diabetes Self-Management group classes – emotional eating, relationship with food

Benefits

• PMC is proud to support the total health and well-being of our team members so they can thrive personally and professionally. That’s why, as part of the PMC team, you’ll have a package of benefits that covers your health, well-being, family, and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed