BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Morris Hospital; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Counselor to provide essential psychosocial services to patients and their families. This part-time role involves assessing patients' needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring access to community resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain composure in challenging situations. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Nurse Residency Program

Wellness Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field required.
• Two years of clinical experience with Behavioral Health patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services to patients and families.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams on patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

LCSW or LCPC License

DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate

Job description

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Description of Position

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides consultation, education, and psychosocial services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patients and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding the impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plans with a multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families. Helps enable patients to utilize medical care and access community resources. The role includes accessing medical records to perform ongoing performance improvement audits.

Qualifications

Professional/Educational

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, clinical/mental health counseling, or related field.
• Two years of experience in a clinical setting related to Behavioral Health patients required.
• State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC, or related field preferred within one year of hire date.
• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

Personal

• Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resources and services.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required.
• Self-directed learner; seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations.
• Effective communication with physicians, patients, families, and care providers.
• Advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directing.

Status and Compensation

Part-time, Benefit-Eligible. Average hours: 40 hours every 2 weeks. Actual pay determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Nurse residency program
• Wellness program
• Health club / gym membership reimbursement
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

More info: Morris Hospital Benefits

Job Details

• Industry: Healthcare
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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