Counselor

Company: Carle Health
Location: Rantoul
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:




The Counselor provides outpatient therapy to Carle patients in the Behavioral Health









Qualifications:




EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Masters Social Work or Masters in related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Illinois.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior experience with providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting. Prior experience with the treatment of a variety of mental health disorders.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a multitude of personalities at various organizational levels. Ability to clarify goals and see projects through to completion.









Essential Functions:

• Provide threapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
• Conduct lectures and participate in community outreach activities. Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists when needed
• Documents assessment, care provided and treatment plans.
  • Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing need for ongoing therapy or other services.
  • Provides ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patients' needs.
  • Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in therapy.
  • Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
  • With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. - For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
    
    
    
    Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Keywords: Carle Health, Champaign , Counselor, Other , Rantoul, Illinois