Behavioral Health Counselor I — Impactful Care

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks an experienced behavioral health professional to provide assessment, counseling and coordination for patients with mental health disorders. The role emphasizes compassionate care within a mission-driven organization.

You will conduct crisis evaluations, develop care plans, arrange referrals, and educate staff and community on mental health wellness. Strong communication and EMR documentation are essential for success in this role, which supports

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Experience in counseling behavioral health is preferred.
• Licensure or provisional licensure requirements listed in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Interviews referred clients to provide behavioral health counseling and assess needs.
• Evaluate patients in crisis situations to determine interventions and coordinate referrals.
• Develops care plans with patients and provides case management for linking services.
• Utilizes evidence-based psychological interventions to treat common mental health conditions and coordinates with medical providers.
• Promote behavioral health education and standards of care in the community and among employees.
• Monitor the clinic's behavioral health program and gather data to measure outcomes.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Crisis assessment

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Master's Degree Counseling

Master's Degree Psychology

Tools

EMR documentation

MS Office

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks an experienced behavioral health professional to provide assessment, counseling and coordination for patients with mental health disorders. The role emphasizes compassionate care within a mission-driven organization.

You will conduct crisis evaluations, develop care plans, arrange referrals, and educate staff and community on mental health wellness. Strong communication and EMR documentation are essential for success in this role, which supports