What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cognitive Therapist (LPC) - PRN position at OhioHealth Neuro Transitional Center?
Overview
OhioHealth - Neuro Transitional Center
Dublin, Oh
Cognitive Therapist
(Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Neuropsychologist)
PRN
Great opportunity to provide counseling and cognitive, functional therapy to support the recovery of patients who have suffered from an Acquired Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury in our unique setting. At times individuals with a brain injury may have pre-existing psychological or mental health issues. This person would be joining a trans-disciplinary team of PT, OT, SLP, Counseling, Rec Therapist, Case Manager, Nursing at the Neuro Transitional Center, a 12 bed facility.
Responsibilities
Employees in this position will:
1. Conducts comprehensive initial assessment within scope of practice
2. Collaborates with the transdisciplinary team to determine the patient expected outcome
3. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions within scope of practice
4. Promotes patient and family understanding
5. Patient team conferences and family conferences
6. Provides cognitive rehabilitation therapy addressing identified impairments incorporating personally relevant functional activities created based upon patient interests and goals
7. Participates in goal directed community integration activities
8. Incorporates formal neuropsychological test results into the plan of care, therapy tasks, and behavioral management plans
9. Develops behavioral plans for patients, educates workforce members to assure consistency, monitors, and adjusts as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree appropriate to position required
- Licensed LPC/ Licensed Professional Counselor, Neuropsychologist
- Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires
Preferred Experience
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Abilities to learn and teach psychological measures, observe confidentiality and standardization, and demonstrate accuracy, reliability and organizational skill
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
