Carle Foundation Hospitalposted 3 days ago
$26 - $43/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Champaign, IL
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About the position
The Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling/therapy to Carle patients within the Behavioral Health Department.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental health counseling/therapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings
- Perform mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services
- Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists as needed
- Provide ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs
- Work with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy appropriate to the patient's needs
- Complete appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy
- With permission of patient, provide communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress
- Maintain patient confidentiality and fulfill provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act
Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Master's Degree in a Related Field
- Experience providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health
