Counselor, Licensed Mental Health – Hospitalist Team – Saint Francis Health System – Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Job Summary: Provides Psychiatric Evaluations and Suicide Risk Assessments of individuals at increased risk for harm to self or others. Works with general supervision of a physician (psychiatrist) to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental disorders, make treatment recommendations to attending physicians, advance practice providers, and other members of the medical care teams.

Education: Master’s degree in Counseling or related field.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) issued by the State Board of Behavioral Health for Oklahoma or other licensed mental health professional. Board certification preferred. Valid driver’s license.

Work Experience: 2 years previous experience evaluating patients regarding psychiatric symptoms is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with leadership, colleagues, patients, members of the public and professional groups; to manage and coordinate activities and projects. Demonstrates ability for a high degree of analysis, critical thinking, and function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative. Familiarity with PCs and clinical information systems. Strong psychological counseling skills. Ability to work in a complex, emotional, and stressful environment. Be flexible to shift priorities and to maintain confidentiality. Be available to accept new assignments as needed throughout scheduled shift. The employee works independently, resolves problems on the basis of past precedent; exercises judgment in interpreting guidelines and applicability; and ensures deadlines are met. The employee plans and carries out various stages of a project by selecting and pursuing approved methods and techniques as appropriate. Assignments are reviewed for quality and compliance with established policies and procedures. Must be able to meet and maintain current Oklahoma credentialing and privileging requirements. Follow license criteria when licensure applies. Current on required Saint Francis Health System trainings. Communicate effectively, clearly, concisely with others (internally and externally, both verbally and in writing); to consistently demonstrate positive/proactive customer service attitude; to consistently maintain ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service or fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships, to effectively assist medical providers; to work toward goals and objectives for Saint Francis Health System. Interacts effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.