LPC

Teche Action Board; Vacherie (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Family-friendly environment

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Teche Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor for our St. James High School Based Health Care Clinic in Vacherie, LA. The LPC will provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and conduct psychosocial assessments in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include case management, documentation in the EHR, and coordinating comprehensive service plans. Teletherapy is available; licensure in Louisiana is required and ongoing CME/CEU compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling field.
• Current, unrestricted licensure as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Louisiana.
• Teletherapy certification and CME/CEU requirements for license renewal.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and case management in an office setting.
• Document findings in the electronic health record with appropriate coding.
• Coordinate service plans and refer to relevant specialists as needed.
• Engage families and caregivers, and participate in team-based care.

Skills

LPC licensure

Teletherapy certification

CME/CEU requirements

Communication skills

Assessment and diagnostic skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Mental Health Counseling

Tools

EHR/PM systems

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint

Job description

Teche Health, A Federally Qualified Health Center, per Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Licensed Professional Counselor position based at our St. James High School Based Health Care Clinic location in Vacherie, LA. Services are delivered face-to-face and by interactive, technology-assisted teletherapy.JOB SUMMARY:Provide, oversee, and/or administer 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. Under the direction of the clinical supervisor, the LPC will provide individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy to children, adolescent, and adult populations.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide case management, counseling and psychosocial assessments in an office setting; ensure appropriate psychosocial services are in place; assess needs of patients and personal support systems; build relationships with patients and advocate for their needs; develop and coordinate comprehensive service plans for all patients; monitor patients to assess the efficacy of the service plan; maintain accurate and timely records; maintain thorough knowledge of referral resources; collect data about patients through interview, case history, risk assessments, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper approaches or referral to other specialists; consult with other related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as require; improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers; use only standardized abbreviations, acronyms and symbols that are used throughout the organization; reduce the risk of healthcare acquired infections; comply with hand hygiene guidelines.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience:Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling Field;Possess and maintain Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and activePossess and maintain teletherapy certification which meets all requirements of the professional’s Louisiana State Licensing BoardMaintain CME/CEU requirements necessary for license renewal in LouisianaMinimum of one year experience requiredCommunication Ability:Proficient in the English language, both in writing and speaking to be able to communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including patients, families, clinic staff and other healthcare professionalsAbility to effectively use verbal and written communication to share psychosocial informationHighly developed active listening, clarification, reflection and effective questioning skillsAbility to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general publicMath Skills:Basic math skills; Mathematical and statistical skills to understand the statistical concepts that support psychological research; read and interpret research articles, including interpreting tables, graphs, and statistical analysesReasoning Ability:Possess strong reasoning and thinking skillsPossess highly developed skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectivesPossess highly developed skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective actionCritical thinking skills when making diagnoses and developing treatment plans; keep up to date on research trends; basic knowledge of psychiatric medicationsPossess highly developed skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating clinic policies and proceduresComputer Skills:Possess strong computer skills, including working with word processing and data entering applications, as well as with medical software applicationsIntermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and the InternetEducation/training or work experience in computer basics and data entry, output, and reportingIntermediate proficiency in the use of basic office/computer software (i.e. computer, Microsoft, email, fax machine, printer, telephone/voicemail, etc.)Technology competence: EHR/PM systems, email, smartphoneProfessional Skills:Acceptance, Empathy, Problem-Solving, Rapport-Building, Flexibility, Self-Awareness, and Multicultural CompetenceHighly knowledgeable with DSM diagnosis and ICD codingPossess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental healthAbility to solve problems, monitor and examine patientsKnowledgeable of community resourcesHighly knowledgeable with applying therapeutic orientations on a case by case basisAbility to maintain a good working relationship with colleaguesAbility to build and maintain rapport with clients and their supportsHighly 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 disordersConsultation to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizationsResearch into more effective therapeutic treatment modalitiesCognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapiesKnowledge of principles and practices of health care planning and management sufficient to manage, direct and coordinate the operation of a health care organizationKnowledge of the purposes, organization and policies of the community’s health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providersSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, caregivers, and the publicSkill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectivesKnowledge of the policies and procedures of the clinic sufficient to direct its operations and to provide effective patient careAbility to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environmentAbility to be culturally sensitive and effective when working with ethnically diverse populationsAbility to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functionsAbility to establish and maintain quality control standardsAbility to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlinesAbility to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnelAbility to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practicesParticipate in problem-solving and implementation of plans for departmental improvementDemonstrate a desire to learn more and actively pursues that desire for professional developmentBenefits PackageMedical, Vision and Dental Health InsuranceAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceCancer InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceLong Term BenefitsShort Term BenefitsFree Life Insurance401K Plan BenefitsPaid VacationPaid Sick TimeSet ScheduleNational Health Service Corps Site11 paid holidaysNo WeekendsFamily-Friendly Work EnvironmentEligible for Student Loan Forgiveness through Federal and State ProgramsJob Type: Full-timeEligibility Requirements:All employees must meet eligibility standards in order to be considered for the position applying for. Internal applicants must be with be with the organization for at least one year, with no disciplinary actions on file. If you have not been with the organization for a year, approval from your direct supervisor will be needed.**Due to CMS Mandate all applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to onboarding with Teche Health with the exception of an approved Medical or Religious Exemption.**