Licensed Professional Counselor / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor to join their neurorehabilitation team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions for individuals with neurological injuries, promoting emotional and social adjustment, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team for optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, possess a valid professional license, and have experience dealing with traumatic brain injuries. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a counseling-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current professional license and/or certification as required by the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year of post-master's clinical experience with traumatic brain injuries.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and set measurable objectives.
• Provide empirically based psychological interventions to maximize participation.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist with psychological needs.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Psychological counseling

Communication skills

Community reintegration activities

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in counseling

Job description

Licensed Professional Counselor / PRN

Job Location: US-MI-ANN ARBOR

Overview

Join Our Neurorehabilitation Team! Make a difference where it matters most - where recovery meets real life.

We're seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to support individuals with neurological injuries such as stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this vital role, you'll provide therapeutic interventions to promote emotional and social adjustment, while collaborating with the rehab team to maximize patient outcomes and help overcome barriers to progress.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the needs of patients and families, and sets measurable objectives and goals formulated with the rehabilitation team. Adjusts treatment plan for maximum results in independence and/or function.
• Provides empirically based psychological interventions to patients and families as appropriate for their specific needs to maximize and encourage their participation with the community at large.
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with psychological/cognitive needs during physical activity.
• Assists the patient in understanding their needs and limitations and how to manage them during function.
• Regularly re‑assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress toward goals, and the need for modifying goals or treatment.
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable.
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment.
• Observes/documents and reports changes in condition/status to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician and other treatment team members.
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation per the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations.
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a counseling-related field from an accredited college or university, as determined by the state licensing requirements.
• Current professional license and/or certification as required by the state of practice.
• A minimum of one year of post‑master's degree clinical experience counseling individuals with traumatic or acquired brain injuries or related neurological conditions.
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury rehabilitation techniques.
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has reliable transportation and can travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis.