St Louis, Missouri, United States Immediate need for a certified LCSW to join a well established Community Health / Behavioral Health group. Lets Discuss
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The LCPC or LCSW is responsible for providing direct patient care including assessment, educational and therapeutic mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as allowed within their scope of service. The LCPC or LCSW works as part of a collaborative team and works in conjunction and consultation with a licensed Psychiatrist and a Family Practice Physician. Reports to the Clinical Director
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Graduate of accredited program for Master’s Degree Counselor.
- Current Licensure to practice in the state of Illinois. Must be certified to work with children and adults.
- At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting.
- Experience in an integrated behavioral health and primary care organization a plus.
- Maintain certification through appropriate credentialing bodies.
- Must possess professional knowledge of psychiatric principles, practices, and process gained through extended clinical study and experience in order to provide psychiatric care to clients.
- Must possess the ability to maintain strict client and organizational confidentiality, adherence to standards for mental health record keeping and HIPAA requirements.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Provide mental health assessments, education and treatment plans in identified areas and
- maintain appropriate health records.
- Provide therapy consistent with medical evaluation, treatment plan and current standard of practice
- Refer clients for more specialized or inpatient interventions as clinical situations dictate
- Participate in a team management approach to patient care/treatment.
- Familiarity with financial plans, Medicaid, Medicare and all private insurance companies.
- Strong organizational skills and communication skills required.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and general public is a must.