Licensed Professional Counselor (Springfield)

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc. invites applications for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within our Behavioral Health Evergreen Clinic. The LPC will provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families, addressing psychiatric and medical psychosocial needs in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include group work, supportive therapy, discharge planning, and casework services. A Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited), active LPC licensure, and at least

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited).
• Active LPC licensure in the state of practice.
• Three years of psychiatric/medical social work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current and valid.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families.
• Include group work and supportive therapy as part of services.
• Perform discharge planning and casework services.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Group therapy

Discharge planning

Case management

Education

MSW (CSWE accredited)

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Decatur, AR has openings for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within our Behavioral Health Evergreen Clinic.

Our Mission:

Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

LPC Clinical therapist is responsible to provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health and addiction issues, with blended medical and psychosocial crises precipitated by their illness, medical procedures, or subsequent developments, through intensive outpatient services. A caring, friendly, personal and professional approach is expected in communicating with patients, families, visitors, and other employees. The incumbent will provide a variety of services including group work, supportive therapy, discharge planning, casework services and others to patients and their families. The number and type of patients serviced will depend on the patient needs and OCH guidelines.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work from a C.S.W.E. accredited school.
• Active LPC Licensure within the state of practicing.
• Three years previous experience in psychiatric/medical social work preferred.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer