Counselor - Hospital

Beacon Behavioral Hospital; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Hospital in Bunkie, LA seeks a licensed counselor/therapist to provide individual and group therapy for patients with mental health and substance use disorders in an inpatient setting.

You will develop treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team, document patient progress, participate in team meetings, and provide crisis intervention as needed. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Current state licensure as CSW, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or P-LPC.
• Experience providing therapy for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions with patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled counselor/therapist to join our team at our Bunkie Inpatient Behavioral Hospital. As a professional counselor/therapist, you will be responsible for providing individual and group therapy sessions to patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient. Your ultimate goal will be to help patients achieve their optimal level of functioning and improve their quality of life.

For You. For Them. There is Hope.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Current state licensure as CSW, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, P-LPC
• Experience providing therapy services to patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions with patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case conferences
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed

Skills

As a professional therapist, you will utilize your strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and their families. You will also use your expertise in evidence-based treatment modalities to develop and implement effective treatment plans. Your ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team will be essential in providing comprehensive care to our patients. Additionally, your crisis intervention skills will be crucial in managing any acute situations that may arise. Finally, your attention to detail and strong documentation skills will ensure accurate and timely recording of patient progress and treatment plans.

Beacon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.