LPC (BH Evergreen)

OCH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Decatur, AR, seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for its Behavioral Health Evergreen Clinic to deliver comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families. The role includes group work, discharge planning, and case management within an outpatient setting.

The candidate must hold an active LPC license, possess a CSWE-accredited Master's in Social Work, and preferably have 3 years in psychiatric/medical social work, with BLS certification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LPC licensure in the practicing state.
• Three years of experience in psychiatric/medical social work preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross) with recertification before expiry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health and addiction issues.
• Deliver group work, supportive therapy, discharge planning, and casework services.
• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a caring, professional manner.
• Follow OCH guidelines to determine patient needs and service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Decatur, AR has openings for aLicensed 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