Professional Counselor 2 - ER Psych: Telemedicine

University Hospitals; Shaker Heights (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Professional Counselor 2 for the Psych Emergency Access Center, focusing on psychosocial assessments in telemedicine. The candidate must hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and LPC status, with a strong background in crisis management and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• LPCC status encouraged with one year of eligibility.
• Hospital/Health Agency experience preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment/intervention.
• Develops and implements comprehensive care plans.
• Acts autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Professional Autonomy

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Job Description - Professional Counselor 2 - ER Psych: Telemedicine (250005MK)

Professional Counselor 2 - ER Psych: Telemedicine - ( 250005MK )

What You Will Do

• Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families,(including clinically complex).
• Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
• Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/ or discharge needs.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of UH network services and promotes utilization of such services.
• Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Master's Degree from accredited school of Mental Health Counseling (Required)

Work Experience

• Hospital/Health Agency experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Attainment of LPCC status is encouraged with one year of eligibility. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates ability to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge in delivery of care. (Required proficiency)
• Multi tasks and prioritizes work. (Required proficiency)
• Performs autonomously as a professional. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent verbal and written communication. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Required)

Position Details/Preferred Qualifications

The Psych Emergency Access Center is the evaluation and transfer center for the psychiatric population in all of our entity emergency departments. TheLPC performs direct evaluations to determine admission or discharge. Patients are seen in-person and via telemedicine. It is a very fast-paced environment as patients from all entities are seen within one hour of referral time. The ideal candidate will be autonomous, reliable, a critical thinker, have a crisis background, have strong passion for the psychiatric population, and be a self-starter. The position is for 40 hrs/wk, night shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. It is all via telemedicine.