Clinic Licensed Counselor, Plaza Clinic, Family Care

Description

The Licensed Clinic Counselor participates on a multidisciplinary team throughout DRH Health Clinics providing behavioral health services to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Conducts assessments, evaluations, and sessions regularly with patients. Monitors and evaluates patient progress. Maintains contact and reassesses services offered, as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patient and patient support system (if applicable) to establish a trusting relationship conducive to positive outcomes.
• Recognizes patients at risk for harm to self or others and takes immediate and appropriate action to promote safety; Implements crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, as needed.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date session notes, psychosocial assessments, initial treatment plans, and periodic treatment plan reviews. Documents appropriately according to policies and procedures using the EMR.
• Collaborates with the President and Medical Director, providers, practice manager(s), and other unit team members as part of multidisciplinary treatment team to meet patient needs and coordinate care.
• Assists in development and maintenance of effective quality control and performance improvement processes. Plays an active role in establishing quality measure targets.
• Utilizes other service agencies as appropriate to problem solving and makes referrals. Participates in coordination of community agencies and/or resources in providing continuity of care. Collaborates with outside agencies, peers, and/or support system as appropriate to coordinate patient care.
• Assists with other clinic activities as needed, working with providers, and other team members in planning and implementing programs.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and credentials.
• May travel to and from multiple clinics within system, many in rural areas.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, as needed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive/email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.

Experience in professional counseling work and a clinical care setting is preferred. Ability to plan and execute work effectively and independently. Interest and/or experience in collaboration with interdisciplinary health teams. High level of competency and experience in direct individual, group, or family therapy.

Education and/or Experience:  Master's degree in Psychology, or related field, with training experience required. Training should include information regarding age-appropriate standards for casework with individuals of all ages. The clinician must be finished and able to provide documentation of their 2-year supervision or 3000 hours of post master’s experience facilitating group, family, and/or individual counseling sessions. At least 2 years of experience facilitating group, family, and/or individual counseling sessions is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:  Must be licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marital and Family Therapy (LMFT), Licensed Behavioral Health Provider (LBP) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Board certified in any applicable specialty areas. Additional licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) could be beneficial but is not required. Valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance required for travel to and from clinics.

Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law.  As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis.  This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins.  This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process.  This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy.  Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.