[Hiring] Mental Health Counselor @Compass Community Health

Role Description

A Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing assessments, determining appropriateness of service, and providing direct treatment services. A Mental Health Counselor must also complete paperwork and provide case management functions as needed.

Essential Functions

• Conducts diagnostic assessments and determines patient appropriateness for service.
• Gathers information on individuals and identifies patient’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, and problems to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Conducts intensive individual counseling sessions with patients on a one-to-one basis.
• Ensures individual treatment plans are appropriate to patient’s needs and are being implemented properly.
• Provides written documentation of patient activity, develops treatment plans, and written updates to maintain compliance with requirement standards.
• Initiates all correspondence and paperwork related to assessments and patient service reports (i.e., letters, progress notes, etc.).
• Provides input to treatment team regarding developments of treatment plans and patient progress.
• Meets with clinical staff and Medical Director for review, input, and consultation into patient plans.
• Provides case management services, such as community linkage and development of resources for patients.
• Ensures all services rendered and ongoing business processes are managed legally and ethically.
• Implements and upholds all policies of the organization.
• Ensures operations are performed within accreditation standards and corporate policy.
• Completes periodic competency testing and ensures adequate training is maintained.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients and employees through adherence to safety policies.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing therapy to adults, including children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Conducts psychological, cognitive, and educational evaluations.
• Provides feedback to multidisciplinary staff and families (if applicable license is held).
• Participates in consultation and collaborative meetings with physicians and other professionals.
• Has opportunities for outreach and other programmatic planning if desired.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Studies existing and new legislation; advises management on needed actions.
• Adheres to infection-control protocols.
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality in performing tasks.
• Positively represents the program through appropriate interaction and personal appearance.
• Collects information in a thorough manner from clients/community.
• Participates in scheduled care team huddles for pre-visit planning when requested.
• Accurately provides information regarding program services.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as required by 42 CFR and HIPAA.
• Safeguards healthcare consumer privacy and confidentiality.
• Able to use electronic health records to retrieve relevant information and document care.
• Considers clinical and cost-effectiveness in decision making.

Secondary Functions

• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, and providers.
• Explain to patients and families the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
• Remain fluent in terminology pertaining to a healthcare setting.
• Facilitate collaborative care by sharing relevant information.
• Assess the nature of the patient’s family and social support system.
• Ensure the flow and exchange of information among the patient, family members, and linked providers.
• Support patients in considering and accessing complementary and alternative services.
• Provide information, education, guidance, and support to family members and caregivers.
• Establish and pursue individual and team-based improvement goals.
• Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in data collection, review of outcomes reporting, and programmatic clinical audits.

Qualifications

• Active LISW licensure preferred; LSW, LPC, LPCC considered.
• Prior counseling experience in outpatient or inpatient settings preferred.
• Degree in Behavioral Science or related field required.
• Maintains applicable agency trainings.
• Valid Ohio Motor Vehicle License required and ability to maintain insurability.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid training.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively; use hands and fingers to handle or operate tools, equipment, or controls.
• Ability to reach, bend, and lift as necessary.
• May be required to stand or sit for extended periods and occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.