Behavioral Health Counselor

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility
Primarily responsible for monitoring services and providing community support services and therapeutic services. The BHC uses a basic knowledge of diagnostic characteristics, symptomology of primary mental illness and knowledge of medications, side effects and benefits to provide services in a person-centered, supportive, community-based environment. The LPC is monitored by periodic supervision.

• Functions as a milieu therapist to assigned patients, including collaborating with the nurse therapist to determine a milieu treatment approach, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, administering an initial psychological assessment, and providing consistent individual counseling focused on treatment goals during hospitalization
• Participates in milieu therapy for patients on an individual or group basis. Leads or assists in milieu groups
• Incorporates knowledge of each patient's condition and application of various therapeutic techniques; ensures appropriate participation by patients
• Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; shares information and participates in the formulation of treatment plans
• Records all appropriate information on patient charts; prepares regular reports describing each patient's mental status and functioning, as well as significant interactions.

Required

• Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience: If a new graduate, supervised-post graduate counseling experience (internship) with specified direct client contact under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. Otherwise, 1 year of experience.
• Certifications/License: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

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