Licensed Professional Counselor - SBHC

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Lake Charles is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and counseling therapy. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling and be licensed in Louisiana. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and cultural sensitivity when working with a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time role with hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling.
• Possess and maintain Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana.
• Minimum of two-year experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial evaluations and assessments.
• Oversees counseling therapy and crisis intervention.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of DSM diagnosis and ICD coding

Problem-solving abilities

Strong understanding of mental health societal impacts

Ability to build rapport with clients

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling

Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana

Job description

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION/PERFORMANCE MEASURES

JOB TITLE: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

SUPERVISED BY: Behavioral Health Director

SUMMARY: Provides, oversees and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluations/assessments, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, resourcing, and case management services which require a high degree of independent decision‑making and program administration; record appropriate documentation of services including patient diagnosis and education, as well as in the electronic health record; initiating and implementing behavioral interventions; Work is performed in an office setting.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling
• Possess and maintain Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana which must be unrestricted, current complete, and active.
• Maintain CME/CEU requirements necessary for license renewal in
• Minimum of two-year experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Highly knowledgeable with DSM diagnosis and ICD coding.
2. Possess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health.
3. Ability to solve problems, monitor and examine patients.
4. Knowledgeable of community resources.
5. Highly knowledgeable with applying therapeutic orientations on a case by case basis.
6. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues.
7. Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients and their supports.
8. Highly knowledgeable in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or addictive disorders and in psychoeducational techniques aimed at the prevention of such disorders.
9. Consultation to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.
10. Research into more effective therapeutic treatment modalities.
11. Cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapies.
12. Knowledge of principles and practices of health care planning and management sufficient to manage, direct and coordinate the operation of a health care organization.
13. Knowledge of the purposes, organization and policies of the community’s health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers.
14. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, employees, policy‑making bodies, third‑party payers, patients, caregivers, and the public.
15. Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
16. Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the clinic sufficient to direct its operations and to provide effective patient care.
17. Ability to multi‑task and work effectively in a high‑stress and fast‑moving environment.
18. Ability to be culturally sensitive and effective when working with ethnically diverse populations.
19. Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions.
20. Ability to establish and maintain quality control standards.
21. Ability to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlines.
22. Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.
23. Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
24. Participate in problem‑solving and implementation of plans for departmental improvement.
25. Demonstrate a desire to learn more and actively pursue that desire for professional development.

MISSION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1. Demonstrate the Mission and act in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community.
2. Present a professional image: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.
3. Demonstrate effective communication and listen attentively to the customer and prompt act upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keep the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.
4. Respect the gifts and talents (the diversity that co‑workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co‑workers as necessary.
5. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, co‑workers and the community.
6. Practices safe work habits and maintains a safe environment for self, co‑workers, patients, and visitors.
7. Work collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers.
8. Complies with organization/department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation/flexibility and attendance.
9. Understands and complies with applicable federal/state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties.
10. Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.

All school‑based employees will work on the following schedule: School year: August 1 to May 31st - SBHC employees are considered 10‑month employees. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm.