What are the responsibilities and job description for the counselor position at Campbell County Health?
About Campbell County Health
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes:
- Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette;
- Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics;
- The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center;
- The Powder River Surgery Center.
We are dedicated to excellence every day by being responsive to our employees' needs through various benefits and programs.
Employee Benefits
- A $5,000 sign-on bonus;
- Generous PTO accrual that increases with tenure;
- Paid sick leave days;
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance;
- A Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Savings Account;
- A 403(b) plan with employer match;
- An Employee Assistance program;
- Life & AD&D Insurance;
- Access to an Early Childhood Center with discounted on-site childcare;
- And more. Click here to learn more about our full benefits package.
Job Summary
The Counselor provides clinical assessment/problem identification, individual, family, and group therapy, and case management. Develops and monitors treatment plans, monitors treatment progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. A Master's degree in a mental health field is required, and licensure or provisional licensure is necessary for this role.
Essential Functions
- Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health clients;
- Provides clinically appropriate therapy utilizing best practices whenever possible;
- Is actively engaged in the department, solves problems, participates in strategic planning, and contributes positively to workplace morale;
- Participates in on-call crisis rotation after hours and assists with walk-in crises during business hours as assigned by manager and location;
- Works positively and collaboratively with courts, law enforcement, physicians, hospital staff, Department of Family Services, Probation Offices, Campbell County School District, and other community agencies as applicable;
- Maintains clinical documentation in a manner as required by department policy, the Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs, and the Medicaid Policies and Procedures Manual;
- Maintains competence in multicultural issues and demonstrates respect and understanding for people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- Adheres to established policies and procedures for Behavioral Health services or Kid Clinic and Campbell County Memorial Hospital;
- Actively engages in departmental quality assurance and utilization management activities and processes;
- Provides community-based psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families as applicable;
- Participates in activities to promote mental health and/or the prevention of substance abuse, particularly among children and adolescents, as appropriate;
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving healthcare and/or financial practices;
- Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures;
- Demonstrates working knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to HIPPA, CFR 42, and 45, EMTALA, etc.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
Job Qualifications
- Education: A master's degree in a mental health discipline or related field is required;
- Licensure: Licensed or license-eligible as a licensed mental health professional is required. If not licensed at the time of hire, must obtain licensure or provisional licensure within one month of date of hire;
- Certifications: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy;
- Experience: Preferred, but not required.