Behavioral Counselor - Behavioral Health Services

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development support

Generous paid time off

BRG Fit program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a compassionate behavioral health professional to guide patients through care transitions and address biopsychosocial needs. The role emphasizes collaborative assessments, discharge planning, and therapy services across the continuum of care.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's in Counseling or Psychology and hold LPC/LCSW/LMFT/PLPC licensure with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work (required).
• Current LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLPC and current CPR certification.
• 12 to 24 months of recent and relevant behavioral health experience.
• Compassionate, collaborative professional with strong assessment, communication, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counseling and social work services to move patients through the continuum of care.
• Complete psychosocial assessments identifying concerns and biopsychosocial factors.
• Develop and update treatment and discharge plans with the care team and families.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as ordered.
• Assess and respond to abuse, suicidal or homicidal risk per policy.
• Coordinate community resources, referrals, and follow-up for safe transitions.
• Monitor patient needs and document care accurately.
• Support patient participation in treatment decisions with dignity and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Communication skills

Empathy

LPC/LCSW/LMFT/PLPC licensure

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Psychology

Job description

_Guide patients and families toward healing, stability, and a successful next step in care._ What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate, collaborative professional with strong assessment, communication, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
• Twenty-four (24) months of recent and relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Counseling or Psychology.
• Current LPC, LAC, LMFT, or PLPC licensure and current CPR certification.
• Why You'll Love Working With Us:** At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
• What You Will Do:** Perform professional counseling and social work services that help patients move through the continuum of care while ensuring their biopsychosocial needs are addressed for the age and clinical population served.
• Complete timely, comprehensive psychosocial assessments that identify current concerns and relevant biopsychosocial and environmental factors.
• Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, psychiatrists, the interdisciplinary care team, and community partners.
• Provide and facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions as ordered or included in the program schedule.
• Assess and respond to suspected abuse, neglect, suicidal risk, and homicidal risk in accordance with hospital policy and state reporting requirements.
• Coordinate community resources, referrals, education, and follow-up services to support safe transitions and optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitor ongoing patient and family needs, length of stay, and medical necessity; communicate changes and document care accurately and promptly.
• Promote patient participation in treatment decisions and communicate with tact, sensitivity, and respect for dignity, privacy, and individual needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• What Sets BRG Apart:** At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters. With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care. _Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication?_ _and take the next step in your career with us._

Requirements

Providing Compassionate Behavioral Support Across the Continuum of Care

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work (required).
• Current LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLPC and current CPR certification.
• 12 to 24 months of recent and relevant behavioral health experience.
• Strong crisis intervention, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A supportive behavioral health team committed to patient safety and recovery.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
• Mission-driven environment centered on patient dignity, compassion, and empowerment.
• Employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks