What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Counselor (Outpatient) position at Adventist Health?
In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.
Job Summary:
Provides behavioral health assessments, diagnosis and treatment, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis and treatment, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
- Master’s Degree in counseling or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
- Three years' experience to include crisis intervention, individual and group therapy: Preferred
- Experience in working with behavioral health clients providing direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention and education to members and/or family members: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Required
Essential Functions:
- Provides behavioral health assessments of patients to identify problems that can be resolved usually through refining and changing the patient's decision making process.
- Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive plan utilizing appropriate treatments and interventions. Provides crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, marital, family and/or group therapies as well as grief and bereavement work.
- Participates in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides leadership in representing a professional counseling based mental therapy perspective with patients and families.
- Documents assessment plans, interactions and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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