What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor position at Genesis Prime Care?
Job Description
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Care Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality behavioral health care to patients of the Clinic and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her LMSW, LAC, or LPC-Associate practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides behavioral health services to patients of the Clinic.
- Performs psychosocial and behavioral health assessments of patients and families to identify, social, and environmental concerns associated with patients’ diagnosis, illness, treatment and / or life situation.
- Performs individual, family and group therapy sessions, crisis intervention and other education and counseling in accordance with patients' individual treatment plans.
- Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, patients, and family members to develop and monitor treatment plans and progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data in a timely manner.
- Maintains knowledge of community resources and serves as a liaison in obtaining needed support. Makes referrals as appropriate and serves as resource for the health care team and resources in the community.
- Provides consultation and collaboration with medical providers and proactively responds to patient’s needs to improve patient outcomes and positively impact overall patient health.
- Contributes to a culture of patient-centered care by ensuring a compassionate and recovery focused experience.
- Maintains working knowledge of relevant medical / legal issues that impact patient care, e.g., chronic illness, child and elder abuse. Assist with screening, identification and management of victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, rape, etc.
- Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and / or settings.
- Accurately documents the administration of care, treatment plans, and progress notes in the patient record in a timely manner.
- Attends trainings and workshops as required for professional development.
- Takes call one week a month and provides support for after hour’s crisis situation in coordination with Healthy Hotlines.
- Maintains professional courtesy at all times
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
Preferred
Credentials and Experience
Required
Current licensed in the state of Texas or Arkansas (whichever is applicable to the position offered) as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate, or Licensed Associate Counselor
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
