Counselor

Job Details Counselor (LCSW/LCPC) - Psychiatry Department: Psychiatry/Psych - Mattis 10 49 Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p Regions: On Call Requirements: None Job Category: Allied Health Work Location: Carle Champaign on Mattis Employment Type: Full - Time Nursing Specialty: Job Post ID: 26173 Secondary Job Category: Mental Health Experience Requirements: 1 - 3 Years Weekend Requirements: None Education Requirements: Masters Degree Shift: Day Location: Champaign, IL Holiday Requirements: None Other Posting Information: $10,000 sign-on bonus and $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) External Applicants Only APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: Counselor (LCSW/LCPC) - Psychiatry Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: Counselor (LCSW/LCPC) - Psychiatry Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling/therapy to Carle patients within the Behavioral Health Department. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Master's Degree in Related Field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois upon hire or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Illinois upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Prior experience directly providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting. Prior experience with the treatment of a variety of mental health disorders. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a multitude of personalities at various organizational levels. Familiarity with working within and EMR. Strong documentation skills. Knowledge and competence utilizing a variety of counseling techniques and interventions. Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria. Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and presenting problems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide mental health counseling/therapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings. Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services. Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists as needed. Provides ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs. Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy appropriate to the patient's needs. Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy. With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress. Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted. Illinois Required Notices Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws Federal Required Notices Employee Rights under FLSA OSHA Employee Rights under FMLA EEO It's The Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Employee Polygraph Protection Act Your Rights under USERRA