Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job Details

Location:

Albert Thomas Medical Center - Prichard, AL 36610. Shift: Any.

This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing quality and appropriate clinical services to patients with Co‑Occurring Disorders and Opioid Use Disorders. The Mental Health Counselor is also responsible for coordinating mental health services for the Ryan White and Wise Woman Programs.

• Responsible for completing Mental Health Assessments and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for patients with Substance Use Disorders, Opioid Use Disorder or at risk.
• Coordinates and provides individual, group and/or family counseling to patients and families affected by Opioid Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and HIV/AIDS.
• Provides comprehensive case management services by referral for patients with Opioid Use Disorders.
• Coordinates mental health care for patients with Co‑Occurring Disorders.
• Responsible for providing and coordinating Mental Health Assessments for patients in the Ryan White, Substance Abuse and Wise Woman programs.
• Develops biopsychosocial, treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow‑up care programs.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and case staffings.
• Refers patients to other social services for financial assistance, legal services, health care services and other required services.
• Establishes and maintains clinical charts, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of assigned patients; prepares related documentation; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care is delivered.
• Works in collaboration with other program staff and local community based organizations to coordinate services in order to avoid duplication of services.
• Assists with providing Screening/ Intake/ Referral for the Outpatient Substance Abuse Program.
• Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and final reports for funding sources and administration.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and in‑service trainings in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participates in community/public events sponsored by FPHC.
• Provides in‑service training specific to Opioid Use and Co‑Occurring Disorders for Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. staff as needed.
• Administers and observes the organization’s office operations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Behavioral Health.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• Two years of related work experience preferable with a non‑profit and working with the Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Homeless populations.
• Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial issues impacting Opioid Use, HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse and Homeless community.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical mental health counseling and Social work, crisis intervention techniques, principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources, and/or related sources.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patient rights; including privacy.
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office applications, using the Internet and Electronic Health Record.
• Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health in the Primary Care Setting.
• LPC and/or LICSW licensure required.

• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule), HITECH and the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Records (42 CFR part
  2) policies and procedures.
• Must successfully complete Privacy Rule compliance training annually or as revisions are made to the policies and procedures.
• Must comply…