Advance Counselor PRN Weekend Coverage

Portsmouth, Virginia

Bon Secours
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BSMBSZUSR238859EXTERNALENUS With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities. Hours: PRN (as needed) weekend coverage

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Advance Counselor PRN Weekend Coverage - Maryview Medical Center

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Advanced Counselor provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) . May provide clinical and administrative supervision.

Licensing/Certification

Required to have one of the following:

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC ) ( required if employed in Virginia)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training Supervision (LPCC-S) (preferred)

Education

Masters , Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required)

Work Experience

2 years ' experience in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)

Essential Job Functions
  • Psychoeducation group facilitation
  • Provides in-person facilitation of intensive outpatient program ( IOP ), partial hospitalization program ( PHP ), or o utpatient psychotherapy
  • Individual, family and group psychotherapy
  • Participates in family and treatment team meetings
  • Provides crisis assessment and referral services
  • Completes psychosocial Assessments -within scope and clinical supervision
  • Participates in discharge planning
  • Gathers i nformation
  • Community resource knowledge and collaboration
  • May completes substance use disorder ( SUD ) screenings, patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) , Columbia-Suicide Rating Scale ( C-SSRS ) , generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) , post- tramatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) screening, and Social Determinants of Health screenings
  • SUD discharge planning
  • Completes Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
  • May complete post-discharge calls
  • May participate in 15 minute rounding
  • Assists with onboarding new and/or entry level Counselors
  • May take on more complex tasks and/or projects as needed
  • Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required


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.

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 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 Employers, 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

Why Choose Bon Secours?

At Bon Secours we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care.

From the moment you join Bon Secours, we re committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we re a health care community driven by the strength of our people.

With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at .

Life and Work Should Fit Together

We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.

Well-being Support: Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise

Education Assistance: Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more

Time Off: Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays

Family Support: Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance

Travel Nurse program: Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization

Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth

Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance

Discover how Bon Secours is the place for you .

Date Posted: 16 May 2025
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