Mental Health Counselor (LSW/LPC) - Mattis Psych

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

About The Position

The Mental Health Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling to patients in the Behavioral Health Department under the direction of a clinical supervisor. The role includes evaluating patients, providing individual and/or group counseling, developing treatment plans, documenting care, and coordinating referrals and communication with referring providers. The counselor must maintain patient confidentiality and meet responsibilities under HIPAA and applicable Illinois mental health laws.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
Experience providing therapy in a clinical setting.
Current Illinois Licensed Clinical Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Knowledge and competence in using a variety of counseling techniques and interventions.
Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment best practices.
Ability to develop appropriate intervention and treatment plans for patients.
Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and with varied presenting problems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health counseling to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
Perform mental health evaluations, including assessing the need for ongoing counseling or other services.
Provide counseling using techniques and interventions appropriate to each patient's needs.
Work with patients to develop treatment plans with specific goals and objectives to address in sessions.
Complete appropriate medical-record documentation within departmental policy timeframes.
Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
Communicate with referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress as appropriate.
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.