Mental Health Counselor, Tompkinsville Clinic

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Counselor will counsel individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. The Mental Health Counselor will help individuals deal with thoughts of suicide; addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field is required. Master’s degree required.
• Appropriate state credentials and licensing are required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
• Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 16-31%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective lens if needed

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

OSHA Category - Minimal potential for direct exposure

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

• never underestimate the power of an apology

• refrain from blame and judgment

• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my

teammates and T.J. Regional Health

• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction

• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away

• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

• embrace change and set the example for those around me

• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion

• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

• dare to make a difference and be exceptional

• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

Education

• Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology

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