COUNSELOR- MENTAL HEALTH (NE)

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,346,000 - 105,532,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide case management, individual and group counseling, and patient education in a psychiatric setting.

The role requires a Master's in Counseling and active licenses (LMFT, LPC, or LMSW) across relevant boards, with strong communication and independent work capability within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling is required.
• Licensed professional counselor or equivalent certifications required.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and individual and group counseling to patients.
• Conduct patient and family interviews in a professional manner.
• Present educational modules to enhance coping and communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Case management

Group facilitation

Documentation

Adult/geriatric care

Communication

Education

Master's in Counseling

LMFT (MS)

LMSW (AL)

LPC (MS)

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10207880 Inpatient Counseling Work Shift: Job Description: The Mental Health Counselor at North Mississippi Health Services provides case management, individual and group counseling, and patient education modules in a psychiatric support department. The counselor interacts with patients, families, staff, and referral sources, working independently to develop treatment strategies, facilitate treatment groups, assign patient tasks, and interpret treatment plans.

Job Functions

• Counseling: Provide case management and individual and group counseling services to patients.
• Patient Interviewing: Conducts patient and family interviews in a professional and thorough manner.
• Patient Teaching: Presents educational modules to enhance patient communication skills, coping skills, assertive behavior, etc.
• Treatment Planning: Attends staff meetings and participates in the formulation of treatment and discharge plans.
• Charting: Monitors, measures, and documents patient progress during treatment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work with adult and geriatric patients.
• The ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision.
• Have the skills and ability to coordinate treatment services and plan and organize a productive work schedule.
• Provide the counseling/therapy to patients as directed by the inter-disciplinary treatment team.
• This position interacts with patients, families, staff and referral sources and must be able to project a positive professional and caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve.

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $24.55 - $36.83

Education: Master's Degree | Counseling |

Required Certifications: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MS Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker - AL Board of Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor - MS Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.