Behavioral Health Counselor – Lakeshore Community Health Care – Sheboygan, WI

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for identifying, triaging, and managing medically underserved patients within the integrated primary and behavioral health care setting. This position primarily serves patients within the K-12 school setting and counsels students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicates need for assistance. The employee will collaborate with the student’s family, school personnel, medical and behavioral health team in determining the cause of the situation and work toward an effective solution or treatment plan.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Assesses the clinical status and therapeutic needs of underserved patients with mental illness, substance abuse, and chronic diseases through ongoing psychotherapy and/or brief consultative sessions in an integrated service model.

· Maintains collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in recognizing, addressing, and referring patients with mental illness, substance abuse, and psychosocial problems efficiently and effectively to prevent further psychological or medical deterioration.

· Documents clinical activity presenting diagnostic & interview findings, clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and recommendations; Acts as a case manager by coordinating services for clients, ensuring continuity of care & the clients’ ability to receive appropriate types of service.

· Formulates, implements, evaluates, and reviews treatment plans & DSM-V diagnoses.

· Assists in preventing relapse or further morbidity in conditions that tend to occur over time through the integrated health care system.

· Educate students & their support systems on prevention & treatment enhancement techniques.

· Maintains an electronic medical record that accurately reflects the services provided and the patient’s growth toward treatment goals.

· Monitoring students progress and making changes to the therapeutic approach and best practice, evidence-based interventions based on patient response to treatment

· Knowledge of the DSM-V criteria & demonstrates the ability to diagnose & apply diagnoses for treatment planning.

· Has the ability to work independently, effectively manage time, and maintain organizational skills while possessing strong oral & written communication skills.

· Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in establishing a work schedule

· Will establish and maintain productive and professional relationships with patients, staff, and community partners.

· Possesses creativity in identifying problems and creating solutions.

· Ability to handle confrontational situations in a professional and productive manner.

· Knowledge and compliance of all applicable guidelines, policies, procedures, and laws.

· Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in accordance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

· Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related fields

· Current WI licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist

· 3000 hours post-graduate work experience

· WI Substance Abuse certification preferred but not required
· Current CPR/Basic Life Support Certification upon hire or willing to obtain & renew as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,863.00 – $97,294.00 per year

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