COUNSELOR

Counselor Job Summary :

To assess symptoms and provide out-patient counseling services for clients and families, if needed, to meet their psychosocial needs.

Primary Duties

• Facilitate individual, group, and family psychotherapy as needed.
• Assist clients and psychiatrist with appropriate community planning and follow up treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to clinically appropriate levels of care.
• Collaborate with community agencies and other mental health care providers as needed.
• Discuss and review individualized care plans with patient and treatment team.
• Be an active and participating member of the treatment team.
• Act as an advocate for all clients and families as appropriate.
• Create and foster a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abide by the Aultman 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. LISW, LPCC preferred.
• Experience in providing evidence-based treatment, including short term therapy.
• Valid licensure in the State of Ohio.
• One year of experience in an out-patient treatment setting.
• Refined written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of managed care concepts in relation to financial aspects of client 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 client / 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 Aultman Health Foundation policies and procedures.
• Must fulfill position description requirements.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties.
• Must be able to utilize computers / word processing.

Annual Requirements

The completion of all annual requirements is mandatory every year.

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