We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Counselor to join our clients team in Paola, Kansas. Shift :
M-F 8am-5pm or 9am-5pm plus 1 weekend per month if possible Pay :
$55,000.00 to $80,000.00 Annually QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must currently be licensed in this State as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker or Registered Intern or a similarly clinically therapeutic field Master Level Therapist: LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT Minimum of two years' experience working in a mental health field is preferred
Experience working in a substance abuse/detox facility is preferred
Flexibility in work arrangements; you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time of two perform different tasks on the same day
Strong communication skills amongst clients and within all necessary departments
Ability to work alone when taking calls or covering evening and/or night shifts
Able to utilize an electronic medical record General Responsibilities: Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the program in accordance with state and TJC Standards
Responsible for developing individualized, person centered treatment plans for clients that include measurable and time-limited goals and objectives, and express the strengths, needs, goals and preferences of the client in their own language
Conducts follow up therapy sessions that follow the goals and objectives listed in the treatment plan
Completes Assessments in a timely manner to obtain admission baseline, and re-assesses according to company policy
Completes treatment plan reviews according to company standards
Acts as the mental health liaison between nursing and operations staff for their assigned caseload
Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental health complications
Provides input to facility administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of clients on a regularly scheduled basis?
Monitors all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided for caseload
Monitors and documents treatment responses of the clients in their caseload
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each client contact
Performs Biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates mental health status of clients, and performs follow-ups in a timely manner
Monitors that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC/ACA or accepted psychological standards
ls willing to be a member of the Quality Assurance Committee or sub-committees and/or assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria, and demonstrates willingness to apply the company's standards of Quality Assurance.
Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar
Prepares monthly reports which reflect performance
Submits copies of required monthly reports to the designated Supervisor Actively assists with the detection and prevention of client suicide Actively communicates with the Clinical Director and Utilization Review in regards to the status and progress, or lack thereof of their clients.
Additional duties as assigned.
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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