Behavioral Health Counselor

Job description

• DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
• The Behavioral Health Counselor provides consultation, education, and psychosocial services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patient and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plan with multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, helps enable patient to utilize medical care and access community resources. Role includes accessing medical records to perform ongoing performance improvement audits.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional/Educational
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, clinical/mental health counseling or related field.
• Two years of experience in a clinical setting related to Behavioral Health patients required.
• State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC, or related field preferred.
• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.
• Personal
• Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resource and services.
• Work requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required.
• Self-directed learner; enthusiastically seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others to participate in improvement activities. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and families, and all care providers.
• Possesses advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directing.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Nurse residency program
• Wellness program
• Health club / gym membership reimbursement
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical--dental--vision-and-flexible-spending-account