Mental Hlth Therapist-Licensed

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

This is a unique position to support specialty psychological and mental health services to spouses, significant others, and family members who are caregivers for individuals diagnosed with dementia. This position will collaborate with the Carilion Clinic Navigation Program in providing specialty psychological services that include: Individual psychotherapy services Group psychotherapy services Support and community education services Hours: Generally 8-5, some evenings/weekend support or programming hours as necessary No supervisory responsibilities or duties. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to unlicensed therapists, volunteers, students, support or contract staff. Requires close communication with counselors, clinical staff, community agencies, employers, and treatment facilities. Accesses, enters and/or updates confidential information. Appropriately shares and makes decisions based on this information as a regular responsibility of the job. Provides input into budget and cost containment initiatives. Work is generally performed in an office environment and involves sitting, standing or walking. Light effort is required to carry boxes, office supplies or use light tools. May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials and combative patients. Varied and complex work is performed under general guidance in patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills. Focus of counseling is to intervene with a bio-psycho-social philosophy for maximum benefit to patient's whole person. Accountability to resolve issue as determined by license. Erroneously exercised judgments regarding interpretations of compliant behavior may have negative effects on the organization (i.e., reimbursement, human resources, clinical pathways). Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Must provide own transportation and may be required to travel to other Carilion work sites to meet staffing needs.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university required.
Two years - Five years of experience in the mental health profession.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) or RN CNS required.
Must provide own transportation and may be required to travel to other Carilion work sites to meet staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

LSCW preferred.
Part of interdisciplinary C/L Team.
Interfaces with patients on medical floors and ED.
Provides assessment, triage counseling.
Facilitate admissions or outpatient referrals.

Responsibilities

Individual psychotherapy services
Group psychotherapy services
Support and community education services
Orients new employees and may provide guidance to unlicensed therapists, volunteers, students, support or contract staff.
Requires close communication with counselors, clinical staff, community agencies, employers, and treatment facilities.
Accesses, enters and/or updates confidential information.
Appropriately shares and makes decisions based on this information as a regular responsibility of the job.
Provides input into budget and cost containment initiatives.