Job Description
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.
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