Behavioral Health Advanced Counselor

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) provides direct patient care for patients with mental health conditions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. Essential Job Functions Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments (within scope and clinical supervisor) Provides clinical diagnoses based on assessments. Participate in the development/expansion of the plan of care with any needed revisions. The plan outlines therapeutic goals and strategies or interventions that will help patient achieve these goals. Provides individual therapy sessions to clients. Utilize variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and interventions for personalized treatment plan for clients manage and overcome their mental health challenges. Maintain accurate and thorough client records, including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and any other relevant documentation required. Set goals and time frames for achievement of goals that are appropriate to the patient, physician and other members of the health care team. Utilize supportive counseling strategies during all interaction with patients and families to address crisis, stress, grief or any other emotional circumstances to facilitate and promote coping with care related to management of chronic disease. Collaborate with other mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide holistic care to clients. Ensure community resource knowledge and collaboration. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with National Counselor Examination (NCE) or National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) (required) If employed in Ohio and/or Kentucky, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPCC-S ) (required) If employed in Virginia and/or South Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPC-S) (required) Education Masters, Counseling (required) Work Experience 2 years of recent experience counseling in a medical or behavioral health setting (required) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred) Language None Patient Population Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more Benefits offerings vary according to employment status Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Department: Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Clermont All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at