Licensed Professional Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, mental, and emotional health.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED:

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,(“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

POSITION SUPERVISORY SUMMARY:

Supervises Senior Strong Program- ensures that program is maintaining patient numbers that are consistent with the requirements set forth for the program. Additionally, supervises staff that are within the program, and is responsible for completion of evaluations, and counseling’s that could lead to termination.

• Risk Management
• Education Coordination
• Employee Health Records
• Compliance
• Health Information Management
• Infection Control

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in behavioral health (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related behavioral health field) required; one year directly related field experience required.
• Hold a license to practice i.e., LPC or LCSW

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• License to practice in Oklahoma or under supervision.
• CPR/BLS is preferred, if applicant does not have certification, classes will be provided to obtain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, including mental and physical demands and OSHA requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates counseling services with Behavioral Health Clinician; coordinates medication management with psychiatrist, psychologist and medical providers.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with current diagnosis.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for patients.
• Schedule follow-up appointments with patients.
• Conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments and diagnosis.
• Crisis intervention – walk in, phone, or medical department referral.
• Complete referrals and applications for patients in need of residential treatment.
• Chart clinical date for diagnosis, treatment, referral, accountability, and research.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear English, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Required to use computer equipment.
• Employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.
• Employee must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient data and information according to privacy regulations, including HIPAA.
• Employee assures age and culturally appropriate, holistic patient care based on mission, standards and policies; adheres to standards of relevant regulatory agencies.
• Employee participates in clinic performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of patient care.
• Employee must consistently be courteous to patients, staff and visitors.
• Performs all other associated duties as directed by the Administrator.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in development of the hospital budget. Provides relevant financial information to the Administrator regarding hospital financial needs regarding the Specific Department.
• Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.
• Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator.
• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
• Support the hospital’s goals and objectives, especially those relating to the Kinesiology Program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Gains support through effective relationships.
• Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.

REASONING ABILITY

• Employee must demonstrate ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables; ability to interpret and provide instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• Under limited direct supervision, makes decisions that directly affect patient well-being and clinic reputation with high consequence of error.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Incumbent must speak, hear, and read English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Employee is required to complete mathematical computations as related to psychological diagnosis and treatment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals. The employee may be required to travel frequently.