Licensed Professional Counselor

Essential Skills

• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs to patients through assessment, consultation, counseling, and case management.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to promote a holistic approach to healthcare.
• Collaborates with community services to provide continuity of care.
• Provides mental health education for patients, families, teachers, professional peers, and the community.
• Performs case management duties and maintains documentation that meets standards for health system, Office of Public Health, Board of Social Work, and other supervising entities.
• Contributes to performance improvement initiatives (development, data collection, LaPERT, etc.).
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and change.
• Aids in the planning and execution of departmental goals and objectives, including being flexible with scheduling and assisting with daily operations as needed.
• Aids in the planning and implementation of educational activities and community outreach.

Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• 2 - 5 years’ experience, preferably working with children and/or adolescents.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to work in challenging and variable conditions.
• Experience with electronic health records is preferable, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid time off and extended leave days.
• Discounted services.
• Loan repayment options.
• Continuing education days.

WHO WE ARE?

We offer quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and five school based facilities in twelve cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.