COUNSELOR (LIC)

Heartland Behavioral Health Services; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Behavioral Health Services in Nevada, Missouri provides care for children and adolescents in acute and residential programs. The QMHP delivers individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients and their families, and participates in treatment team meetings as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or counseling, with licensure preferred in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychotherapy principles, practices and techniques as applied to psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation.
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or counseling is required.
• Prefer licensure from Missouri to practice independently (LCSW, LPC, Psy.D., Ph.D.); provisional licensure considered.
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients/residents and their families.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice independently as a QMHP.
• Part of the interdisciplinary team, participating in treatment team meetings.
• Completes psychosocial histories and aids in discharge planning.

Skills

Psychotherapy principles

QMHP practice independence

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work or counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

Heartland Behavioral Health Services has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in both acute as well as residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper.

Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an outstanding equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US "CHANGE LIVES"!

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients/residents and their families.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice independently as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Part of the interdisciplinary team, participating in treatment team meetings.
• Completes psychosocial histories and aids in discharge planning.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, knowledge, abilities):

• Knowledge of the professional principles, practices and techniques of psychotherapy as they apply to patients/residents undergoing psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or counseling.
• Prefer: Licensure from the State of Missouri to practice independently as a clinician in stated field, i.e., LCSW, LPC Psy.D. Ph.D., Will consider provisional licensure.
• Prefer: Two years experience in psychiatric inpatient setting preferred, practicum/internships within a mental health setting.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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