Mental Health Counselor; LSW​/LPC- Mattis Psych

The Mental Health Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling to patients within the Behavioral Health Department under the direction of a clinical supervisor.

• Education Level: Master's Degree
• Field of Study:
  Related Field
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Work Experience:
  
  Providing therapy in a clinical setting – 1+ years
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication and listening skills.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong documentation skills.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge and competence utilizing a variety of counseling techniques and interventions.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria, best practices for treatment.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to develop appropriate intervention and treatment plans for patients.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and presenting problems.
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting.

• Provide mental health counseling to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
• Perform mental health evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
• Provide counseling to patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Work with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session.
• Complete appropriate documentation in medical record within time frames established by departmental policy.
• Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
• Provide communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and fulfill provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

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The compensation range for this position is $27.36 per hour - $45.69 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

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