Behavioral Health Counselor: Crisis & Therapy

Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Generous PTO accrual

Paid sick leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Savings Account

Job summary

Campbell County Health in Gillette, WY is seeking a licensed or license-eligible Behavioral Health Counselor to assess, diagnose, and treat clients, providing individual, family, and group therapy within our comprehensive care system.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field and Wyoming licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LAT) or eligibility, with opportunities to collaborate with hospital staff, courts, and community agencies to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field.
• Must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Wyoming as LCSW, LPC, or LAT.
• If not fully licensed at the time of hire, candidate must obtain full or provisional licensure within sixty (60) days of hire.
• CPR certification policy applies.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for behavioral health clients.
• Provides clinically appropriate therapy, utilizing best practices whenever possible.
• Is actively engaged in the department, solves problems, participates in strategic planning, and contributes positively to workplace morale.
• As assigned by manager and location participates in on call crisis rotation after hours and assists with walk-in crises during business hours.
• Works positively and collaboratively with courts, law enforcement, physicians, hospital staff, Department of Family Services, Probation Offices, Campbell County School District and other community agencies as applicable.
• Maintains clinical documentation in a manner as required by department policy, the Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs, and the Medicaid Policies and Procedures Manual, and in accordance, as applicable with SAMHSA TIPS and TAPS.
• Maintains competence in multicultural issues and demonstrates respect and understanding for people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures for Behavioral Health services, Kid Clinic and Campbell County Memorial Hospital.
• Actively engages in departmental quality assurance and utilization management activities and processes to include monthly chart reviews.
• Provides community-based psychotherapy to individuals, groups and families as applicable.
• Maintains professional licensure through required educational and training experiences.
• Participates in activities to promote mental health and/or the prevention of substance abuse.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Addiction Studies

Job description

Campbell County Health in Gillette, WY is seeking a licensed or license-eligible Behavioral Health Counselor to assess, diagnose, and treat clients, providing individual, family, and group therapy within our comprehensive care system.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field and Wyoming licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LAT) or eligibility, with opportunities to collaborate with hospital staff, courts, and community agencies to support patient outcomes.