LCSW or LPC

Paycom - ATS; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Harriesburg, MS is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor to provide psychosocial assessments and therapy across age ranges, coordinating with healthcare staff to meet patient needs.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work and at least two years in a health-related setting, with licensure preferred (LCSW). Responsibilities include documentation, resource navigation, and confidentiality adherence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social work from an accredited school.
• Two years of work experience as a social worker in a health-related agency or facility.
• License and Certification required (LCSW preferred).
• Ability to organize required tasks.
• Cooperate with others, following policy and procedures.
• Relate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health professionals and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate assessment of the psychosocial situations of patients and their families, relying on appropriate theories and collaboration with health professionals.
• Implements individual, family, and/or group sessions for clients with a mental health diagnosis.
• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and families in group or individual settings.
• Assist patients/families in identifying psychosocial problems and planning courses of action.
• Help patients/families access community resources and advocate when necessary.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, plans, and observations accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in Social work

Job description

Support Services - Harriesburg, MS 39401

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Description

Job Summary :

The Licensed Professional Counselor performs a wide range of duties tailored to meet the unique socio-economic and therapy needs of our patient population. Plans, organizes and implements therapeutic services to patients and families, including information about and assistance with application to appropriate community resources. The LPC must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the staff, patients, families and visitors of all age groups, while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities :

• Conduct accurate assessment of the psychosocial situations of patients and their families, relying on appropriate theories, past experiences, information from the patient/family, and collaboration with other health professionals. Consider age-related aspects of patient/family situations (infant, child, adolescent, elderly) during assessment.
• Implements individual, family, and/or group sessions for clients with a mental health diagnosis.
• Convey and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and families within a group or individual setting
• Working knowledge of assisting patients/families in identifying psychosocial problems
• Demonstrate the ability to assist patients/families in planning an appropriate course of action to resolve identified problems
• Participate in encouraging a healthy expression of feelings/emotions to patients/families
• Assist patients/families in implementing the chosen course of action to resolve identified problems, including assistance in accessing, and appropriately using community resources, and advocating on their behalf when necessary
• Accurately documents assessments, diagnoses, plans, observations, and recommendations in a timely, and meaningful manner adhering to policy and procedure, including home and/or field visits when necessary
• Conducts and maintains an effective working relationship with other health professionals
• Effectively collaborates/communicates/coordinates with other health professionals and appropriate entities during assessment, planning and implementation
• Participates in conferences and seminars to maintain a professional working knowledge of social working services
• Maintains an effective working relationship with community agencies and services
• Prepares necessary referrals to appropriate alternative agencies and follow up with patients to assess the effectiveness of services to which they were referred
• Knowledgeable of and adheres to patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate the ability to de-escalate a crisis situation and perform necessary risk assessment
• Develop treatment goals/objectives with the client and determine alternate treatment methodologies
• Perform related job duties as assigned
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care

• Master’s degree in Social work from an accredited school
• Two years of work experience as a social worker in a health-related agency or facility
• License and Certification required (LCSW preferred)
• Ability to organize required tasks
• Cooperate with others, following policy and procedures
• Relate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health professionals and the general public
• Ability to become familiar with community agencies and their policies and procedures
• Ability to assess and diagnose (LCSW Only) behavior, psychological problems and plan/carry out appropriate interventions

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Continuously listen, visualize, and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Have full range of body motion
• Frequently sit, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist
• Have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry 10 to 20 pounds