Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our psychiatric services team. The role involves conducting bio-psycho-social assessments, developing crisis stabilization plans, leading educational sessions for patients and families, and participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning and discharge planning.

Applicants should be Master's prepared and working towards licensure (LMSW or PLPC) under supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or family therapy.
• Pursuing or supervised licensure (LMSW/PLPC) required.
• 2–4 years experience with mentally ill or addictions preferred.
• Crisis response training is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and families to obtain social and developmental histories.
• Maintains regular contact with each patient to monitor responses to services.
• Obtains information from family about patient history and treatment responses.
• Reports significant information to the treatment team.
• Liaison with local social service agencies to develop referrals for discharge.
• Provides group and individual services to develop skills for discharge.
• Develops individual treatment plans and documents records.
• Provides emotional and/or cognitive patient care in a therapeutic manner.
• Communicates abnormal emotional/cognitive variances to staff.

Skills

Social history interviewing

Family counseling

Crisis assessment

Documentation & records

Communication with care team

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Family Therapy

Pursuing or supervised licensure (LMSW / PLPC)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is a Master's prepared clinician that is under supervision/ passed preliminary licensure. He/ She is accountable for Bio-Psych-Social history and summarizing, development of an interdisciplinary crisis stabilization plan of care, patient and family educational sessions, conduct educational groups, participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and needs of patients/ family, and implementation and discharge planning of patient’s aftercare. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is accountable for audits of medical records for quality of patient care; participation in performance improvement and quality management process within the department; education of case management staff on treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed serves as a patient advocate and is a member of the Behavioral Health Leadership Team.

Description Of Position

• The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is a Master's prepared clinician that is under supervision/ passed preliminary licensure. He/ She is accountable for Bio-Psych-Social history and summarizing, development of an interdisciplinary crisis stabilization plan of care, patient and family educational sessions, conduct educational groups, participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and needs of patients/ family, and implementation and discharge planning of patient’s aftercare. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed is accountable for audits of medical records for quality of patient care; participation in performance improvement and quality management process within the department; education of case management staff on treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Counselor Licensed serves as a patient advocate and is a member of the Behavioral Health Leadership Team.

SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to Director of Psychiatric Services

Responsibilities And Duties

• Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain social & developmental histories.
• Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.
• Obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities.
• Reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members.
• Liaison with local social service agencies to develop appropriate referrals to assist the patient to return to his/her community upon discharge.
• Provides group & individual services to prepare patients' or clients' with skills necessary for successful adjustment upon release.
• Develops individual treatment plans for patients & documents case records as needed.
• Provides emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, therapeutic & safe manner.
• Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc) to appropriate staff.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

Education And Work Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Family Therapy.
• Prefer 2- 4 Years Experience in working with mentally ill &/or addictions.
• Pursuing or currently supervised for licensure - ex: LMSW, PLPC.
• Crisis Response Training
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Shows ability to gain and maintain support and respect.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Shows ability to gain and maintain support and respect.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting are minimal.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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