PSYCHIATRY COUNSELOR, PSYCHIATRY

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychiatry Counselor at SGMC Health provides mental health services in the Psychiatry Clinic, performing assessments and diagnoses for individuals, couples, families, and groups. The role involves documenting care plans and coordinating with providers to ensure a consistent care approach, aligned with SGMC Health's mission and values.

Strong clinical skills and effective communication are essential in a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Current License as an LPC, LMFT, or LMSW in the State of Georgia. CPR required.
• One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and diagnoses in Psychiatry Clinic.
• Document care and treatment methods for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Coordinate the patient’s plan of care with providers and other disciplines as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Policies interpretation

Education

Georgia LPC/LMFT/LMSW license

CPR certification

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into - including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Psychiatry

DEPARTMENT:

PSYCHIATRY

SCHEDULE:

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatry Counselor provides mental health services offering assessments and diagnoses in the Psychiatry Clinic. The Counselor performs and assists with treatments for individuals, couples, families, and groups, and documents care and treatment methods provided. The Counselor also coordinates the patient’s plan of care with providers and other disciplines as necessary. The Counselor will maintain an atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Health's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES EDUCATION

• Current License as an LPC, LMFT, or LMSW in the State of Georgia. CPR required.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and, adapt to new situations, think critically, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in the clinic setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis.

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