Licensed Professional Counselor/LCSW

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

SUPERVISED BY: Behavioral Health Director

SUMMARY:

provide, oversee, and/or administer a wide range of psychosocial evaluations/assessments, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, resourcing, and case management services which require a high degree of independent decision making and program administration; record appropriate documentation of services including patient diagnosis and education, as well as in the electronic health record; initiating and implementing behavioral interventions; Work is performed in an office setting.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling Field;
• 2. Possess and maintain Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active;
• 3. Maintain CME/CEU requirements necessary for license renewal in Louisiana
• 4. Minimum of one year experience required

Job Responsibilities:

• 1. Highly knowledgeable with DSM diagnosis and ICD coding
• 2. Possess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health
• 3. Ability to solve problems, monitor and examine patients
• 4. Knowledgeable of community resources
• 5. Highly knowledgeable with applying therapeutic orientations on a case by case basis
• 6. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues
• 7. Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients and their supports
• 8. Highly knowledgeable in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or addictive disorders and in psychoeducational techniques aimed at the prevention of such disorders
• 9. Consultation to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations
• 10. Research into more effective therapeutic treatment modalities
• 11. Cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapies
• 12. Knowledge of principles and practices of health care planning and management sufficient to manage, direct and coordinate the operation of a health care organization
• 13. Knowledge of the purposes, organization and policies of the community’s health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers
• 14. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, caregivers, and the public
• 15. Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives
• 16. Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the clinic sufficient to direct its operations and to provide effective patient care
• 17. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment
• 18. Ability to be culturally sensitive and effective when working with ethnically diverse populations
• 19. Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions
• 20. Ability to establish and maintain quality control standards
• 21. Ability to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlines
• 22. Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• 23. Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
• 24. Participate in problem-solving and implementation of plans for departmental improvement
• 25. Demonstrate a desire to learn more and actively pursues that desire for professional development

MISSION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• 1. Demonstrate the Mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community.
• 2. Present a professional image: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.
• 3. Demonstrate effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keep the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.
• 4. Respect the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co-workers as necessary.
• 5. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, co-workers and the community.
• 6. Practices safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.
• 7. Work collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers.
• 8. Complies with organization/department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation/flexibility and attendance.
• 9. Understands and complies with applicable federal/state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties.
• 10. Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

SCHEDULE:

All medical staff follow our clinic operational hours.

• Monday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Tuesday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Saturday Closed
• Sunday Closed