Licensed Professional Counselor II, Acute Psych Adult - Full time- sign on bonus incentive available

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Full Time Social Worker to join their Behavioral Health Services Department in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role involves providing social services, conducting group counseling, and engaging in community outreach. Candidates should possess a master’s degree in a relevant field and a Louisiana LCSW license, along with significant experience in counseling and social work.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of salaried social work experience with at least 1 year in counseling.
• Must have a current Louisiana drivers license.
• Current CPR and CPI/SAMA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides group counseling and lectures for behavioral health services.
• Participates in community education and outreach activities.
• Conducts emotional and behavioral assessments.

Skills

Psychosocial principles

Patient care procedures

Grief and loss counseling

Education

Masters degree in mental health field

Louisiana LCSW License

Job description

Summary:

Provides Social Services to Behavioral Health Services Department, conducts group counseling and lectures, participates in weekly clinical staffing sessions. Participates in referral development, community education and outreach activities, reviews emotional, behavioral and social assessments.

Requirements:

Louisiana LCSW preferred or masters degree in mental health field

General knowledge of psychosocial principles; procedures, techniques of acceptable patient care, grief, loss, and related counseling skills

2 years experience as a salaried (as opposed to volunteer) social worker with at least 1 year counseling experience in mental health field preferred

Current Louisiana drivers license required; verification of auto liability insurance required

Current Louisiana LPC/LCSW License.

Current CPR and recertified every 2 years

Current CPI/SAMA or completion within 90 days of employment and recertified annually

Work Type:

Full Time

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