Licensed Professional Counselor job description

1. Interview and assess patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.

2. Evaluates data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment, available community resources, and creates a plan that will provide each patient with maximum benefit.

3. Demonstrates competency to develop helping relationships with patients and their family members.

4. Demonstrates the knowledge of and sensitivity to a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

5. Demonstrates awareness of personal and professional limitations as well as the limitations of the institution and makes referrals accordingly.

4. Assists patients and families to understand and follow medical recommendations.

5. Utilizes resources to help patient resume life in the community following discharge.

6. Communicates effectively with co-workers, medical staff and other departments for continuity of patient care, using verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.

7. Participates in planning conferences.

8. Demonstrates an ability to set priorities in directing appropriate patient care, functions in an organized and time conscious manner and maintains complete accountability for actions taken.

9. Assist in developing discharge and post hospital care plans.

10. Collaborates with other hospital programs and community agencies with which patients and families are involved.

11. Prepares and maintains required documentation on each case.

12. Provides quality counseling and support to patients and families experiencing the crisis of injury and/or death.

13. Participates, as directed, in the Quality Improvement program of the Social Services Department.

14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.

15. Provides comprehensive social work and discharge planning services to patients, as referred to the Social Service Department.

16. Attends meetings and performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

17. Actively supports and promotes adherence to the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Social Services as outlined in policy and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required; MSW preferred.

LICENSE: MO licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for MO licensure.

EXPERIENCE: Counseling/Social work experience required.

CREDENTIALS: As above.

SPECIAL:

PATIENT CONTACT: Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients and individuals of all ages and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds on a daily basis.

PHYSICAL:

STANDING: Moderate daily.

WALKING: Multiple times daily in all areas of the hospital and weekly about the community.

LIFTING: Not required.

VISUAL: Multiple times daily to read charts and documents, assist visually impaired individuals and research resource materials.

HEARING: Multiple times daily to speak with patients and professionals, in person and by phone, and to assist hearing impaired individuals.

SPEAKING: Required at all times by phone and in person to communicate with professionals and patients who may be hearing, sight, and speech impaired.

• Masters degree with minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• License LMHC, LCSW or LMFT or CAP, CAPP, CCJAP required.
• Must be able to pass background and drug screen prior to start date.

Job Type: Full-time (Exempt).

Benefits: • 403(b) with company match • Medical, Dental and Vision Eligibility 1st of month after 30 days • Employer Paid Short Term Disability • Paid time off • Life insurance • Up to 10 paid holidays • Pet insurance • Assistance with certification and licensure.

Schedule : • 40-hour week / Normal Business Hours.

Cove Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization with over 48 years of providing behavioral health treatment services to the greater Tampa Bay area. COVE will offer you opportunities that you wouldn't have with other organizations, once you become one of our team mates. Cove Behavioral Health is a HRSA approved site and you may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We also offer free Clinical Supervision, Tuition Reimbursement, CEU's, and many other ways to show appreciation to our teammates! COVE is a full-service provider of SA services. We are Nationally Accredited and have won numerous national and state awards for premier services. We serve all ages and take all insurances. We have board certified MD's that will provide a consultation of what an individual plan might look like when people don't know what to do, much like other Doctor consultations. We have a private adult detox and are known for our specialties in pregnant women and women's services, Opiate Addiction treatment, residential treatment and community prevention as Centers of Excellence.

At Cove Behavioral health we value diversity and inclusion. Cove Behavioral Health provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, in accordance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Employment decisions at Cove will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Cove does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Cove will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Cove is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Tobacco Free Facility.

• 20% of the time is spent making repetitive motions
• 50% of the time is spent sitting
• 10% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling
• 20% of the time is spent using hands to type, write or use controls
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a creative and timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Scheduling: Breaks down project goals into tasks and builds timelines and project schedules.

Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and controls risk. Creates processes to address unanticipated issues.

Task Management: Creates, assigns, and manages task completion.

Critical Thinking: Objectively analyzes and evaluates challenges to arrive at impartial decisions that support the best interest of the project.

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Team Leadership: Fosters team cooperation; ensures progress toward goals.

Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics: Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.