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Counselor (LCSW/LCPC) - Psychiatry
4 weeks ago
Ridge Farm, United States
Carle
Full time
The Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling/therapy to Carle patients within the Behavioral Health Department.- Provide mental health counseling/therapy to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
- Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.
- Identify concerns and make referrals to other specialists as needed.
- Provides ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
- Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy appropriate to the patient's needs.
- Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
- With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.