Licensed Professional Counselor

J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JC Lewis Primary Health Care Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to providing patient-centered primary health care services to the medically underserved residents of the greater Savannah-Chatham County, Georgia community. The Health Center offers comprehensive primary care, integrated behavioral health care, oral health care, and inpatient respite care services to all individuals, including the homeless and those with low income, regardless of their ability to pay. The J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center is committed to compassionate care and promoting healing through healthy living. Our team of skilled providers collaborates with patients to help them achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness throughout their lives. JC Lewis Primary Health Care Center is looking for a skilled Licensed Professional Counselor to join our healthcare team. The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will be an integral part of the integrated care clinical team.

Requirements

Current license in the State of Georgia (LPC)
Master's degree in counseling, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university
At least 2 years' experience providing mental health and substance abuse services to children and adolescents
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build rapport, trust and comfort with patients
Strong team/consensus building skills
Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations
Excellent assessment, time management, documentation and organization skills
Must pass a National Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment to consumers of the Health Center, to include adults, children, adolescents and families.
Provide individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and facilitation of psycho-educational groups and support groups.
Engage in direct consultation with primary care providers, nurses, psychiatrists and other primary and behavioral health care staff to ensure continuity & integration of services.
Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with all grant requirements.
Provide clinical oversight to other behavioral health providers on the integrated care team, to include coaching, mentoring and guidance of newer clinicians and interns, as needed.
Promote education and awareness concerning signs and symptoms of behavioral health issues among the child and adolescent population to the medical staff and general community.
Develop relationships with representatives in other services/agencies to support individuals in obtaining additional services such as housing, additional mental health care, psychiatric medication, specialty medical care, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.
Performs clerical duties and completes reports as assigned.
Maintain certification/licensure, to include the procurement of appropriate CMEs.
Participate in agency meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as deemed appropriate.
All other duties as assigned.