Mental Health Counselor

Lifepoint Health•Pasco, WA

4d•$21 - $29

About The Position

Lourdes Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mental Health Counselor joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Mental Health Counselor will be responsible to engage in short term individual therapy with clients to assist them in trying to improve their physical health and emotional well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from university program in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
Washington State Agency Affiliated Registration or Agency Affiliated Registration-Certified.
Two (2) recent years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes.
Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Provides individualized brief therapy as appropriate to the patient, in collaboration with referral source.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.