LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Licensed Professional Counselor position provide professional counseling services in a program designed in assisting participants in behavior change to maintain a healthy lifestyle and quality of life through individual and group therapy.

POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Meet with patients to determine their status
• Develop a course of therapy for treatment
• Meet with patients regularly and provide them with the tools they need to overcome their issues
• Provide references to other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrist
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
• Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.              
• Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
• Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.
• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
• Monitor clients' use of medications.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.
• Reports any emerging trends or unusual situations to supervisor
• Assists in monitoring the quantitative goals and targeted risk groups to assure compliance with grant requirements.
• Facilitates admission (into program) and/or referral (e.g., inpatient treatment, mental health counseling) to appropriate services to assist clients.
• Adheres to all Agency policy

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• LPC
• Requires valid Driver’s License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance
• Experience preferred
• Clinical Experience 
• Insurability for professional liability.
• Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare compensation.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and listening skills

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent independent judgment skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to schedule work activities according to priority.
• Ability to complete documentation in legible and professional manner
• Needs to be familiar with community resources and be able to direct persons to the appropriate services.
• Ability to follow procedures while working in an independent environment.
• Ability to deliver treatment that is customized to meet the unique needs of every patient
• Ability to travel as needed