BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

• DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• The Behavioral Health Counselor provides consultation, education, and psychosocial services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patient and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plan with multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, helps enable patient to utilize medical care and access community resources. Role includes accessing medical records to perform ongoing performance improvement audits.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional/Educational

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, clinical/mental health counseling or related field.

• Two years of experience in a clinical setting related to Behavioral Health patients required.

• State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC, or related field preferred.

• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

• Personal

• Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resource and services.

• Work requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.

• Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required.

• Self-directed learner; enthusiastically seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others to participate in improvement activities. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations.

• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and families, and all care providers.

• Possesses advanced conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work independently and be self-directing.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, vision plans

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting

• Life insurance

• Disability coverage

• Nurse residency program

• Wellness program

• Health club / gym membership reimbursement

• Reward & Recognition programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical--dental--vision-and-flexible-spending-account