Licensed Professional Counselor/LCSW

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide Behavioral Health services to all assigned patients. LPC / LCSW will work closely with BH Director and BH Coordinator to ensure Best Practice techniques are utilized when addressing the needs of patients. LPC / LCSW will assess and monitor patents' progress by adhering to agreed upon treatment plan. LPC / LCSW will maintain efficient record keeping and clinical documentation via Electronic Medical Record. LPC / LCSW will participate in all clinical staff meeting by presenting any problematic case that needs group consultation. SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• provide counseling services to assigned patients.
• perform initial mental health evaluations resulting in realistic treatment plans
• assessing patients using standardized assessment / screening tools or measures
• provide brief, solution focused therapy
• provide group psychoeducation / treatment related to chronic medical conditions
• provide information and referral services
• support care coordination
• perform crisis assessments / triage with appropriate interventions
• provision of other services related to wellness
• ensure proper documentation of services provided in accordance with requirements in the electronic health record.
• provide other related activities designed to provide integrated health care services
• provide individual psychotherapy with children, adults, and families
• assist and support scheduling in electronic health record
• provide psychotherapy to children and adultEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : LPC / LCSW with a master's degree from an accredited university A minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience, preferably in a Community Health Care Clinic environment with the responsibility of providing behavior health counseling services. LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend written documents fluently.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : In good standing with Louisiana State Licensure Board. Proof of professional certification, licenses or registration required. All candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS : This role requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to twenty pounds. The physical requirement and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, with proper medical documentation / clearance, if applicable.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job description includes the major duties and responsibilities of the job but is not inclusive of every task inherent in the job. In addition, it may be occasionally necessary for employees to be assigned tasks not specifically covered by their permanent assignment. Employees will be expected to comply with reasonable requests from their supervisor.I have read and understand the job description for this position. I agree to abide by all the duties and responsibilities for the job including any reasonable request from my supervisor. I also understand that I will be evaluated based on these job specific performance standards.