Licensed Professional Counselor

To provide outpatient counseling services for individual, families, and couples to meet their mental health and psychosocial needs. The position is primarily responsible for the provision of clinical client care services. The Licensed professional Counselor is a professional position reporting directly to the Supervisor or the Clinical Director in the assigned office. The level of supervision will be determined by 1) license requirements, 2) provider standards, 3) assessed level of performance skill. 

Primary Duties

. Complete diagnostic assessment for each individual client including treatment planning

· Facilitate individual, couple, and family psychotherapy.

· Assist patients with appropriate treatment recommendations and follow up treatment.

· Discuss and review individualized care plans with client.

· Be an active and participating member of the treatment planning.

· Act as an advocate for all patients and families as appropriate.

· Create and foster a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Simply Amazing Family Environment.

· Supports strategic organizational goals.

· Abide by the S.A.F.E. Code of Conduct at all times.

The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the main functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description.

Qualifications

· Graduate of approved school with a master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field.

· Experience in CBT, DBT and group psychotherapies.

· Current licensure in the State of Ohio

· One year experience in an out-patient treatment setting.

· Refined written and oral communication skills.

· Knowledge of managed care concepts in relation to financial aspects of patient care.

· Must be able to cope with the emotional and mental stress of the position and deadlines imposed on specific duties.

· Refined organizational skills with a well-developed style of diplomacy, assertiveness, and a tolerance for ambiguity.

· Able to use critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities and an understanding of systems and change process.

· Able to function independently, with autonomy, displaying personal integrity and always maintaining confidentiality.

· Able to work with all levels of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

· Refined negotiating skills and the ability to deal with conflict resolution.

· Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks.

· Functions in the role as patient/family advocate, intervening as needs indicate.

· Dresses in professional manner.

Working Conditions

· Works 8 to 10 hours per day, adjusting hours to meet the customer’s needs.

· Must be in good physical and mental health and maintain an excellent attendance record.

· Must adhere to Simply Amazing Family Environment policies and procedures.