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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JOBS

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Counselor (LCSW/LCPC)

Carle

Carle

Legal
Champaign, IL, USA
Posted on Sep 5, 2024


Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Counselor provides outpatient psychotherapy to Carle patients in the area of Psychiatry/Psychology.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Related Field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois upon hire or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Illinois upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior experience with providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting. Prior experience with the treatment of a variety of mental health disorders.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a multitude of personalities at various organizational levels. Ability to clarify goals and see projects through to completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provide psychotherapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
  • Conduct lectures and participate in community outreach activities. Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists when needed
  • Documents assessment, care provided and treatment plans.
  • Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
  • Provides ongoing psychotherapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patients’ needs.
  • Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy.
  • Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
  • With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.



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