Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor - Crisis Intake | Access

About the role

Provide behavioral health counseling services. Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals. Administer individual and group therapy. Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations. Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions. Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community. Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
• Administer individual and group therapy.
• Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
• Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Licensed Associate Counselor specializing in Mental Health, Licensed Associate Counselor specializing in Clinical Addiction, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Associate Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health counseling is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral networks.

Benefits

Life at Ascension offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the patient and provider.