Counselor 2

Covington Behavioral Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital provides inpatient treatment for adults with acute emotional and mental health needs, focusing on recovery and stability. The role delivers individual and group counseling, coordinated treatment plans, and liaison with referral sources and insurers to ensure quality care.

Staff may conduct assessments, plan aftercare, and maintain timely documentation while prioritizing patient safety and empathetic, professional service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in counseling field required.
• Alternatively, Bachelor's degree in other field required with four+ years in counseling.
• Master's degree in social or health services field required with one+ year professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, and document as required.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients and assist with assessments.
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of patient care, treatment and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention and may plan for aftercare; liaison with referrals and insurers.
• May provide case management and coordinate with families and treatment teams.

Job description

Purpose Statement

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being.

Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university preferred. Two or more years’ experience in counseling field is required;
• OR Bachelor's degree in other field required and;

Four or more years’ experience in the counseling field;

• OR Master's degree in social or health services field required and

one or more years’ professional work experience.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Complete or ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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