Mental Health Counselor

4 weeks ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) Full time
Parkland Health and Hospital System Mental Health Counselor

Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community? Do you have a strong desire to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Mental Health Counselor position at Parkland Health and Hospital System.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling services to clients and their families, relieving emotional distress and clarifying patient goals and priorities. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and at least two years of counseling experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provides counseling to clients and their families to relieve emotional distress, clarify patient goals/priorities, expand social support networks in individual or group format, and find adaptive solutions to current life problems.
  • Collaborates with service providers and professional colleagues to better understand and address the needs of clients' psychological and social needs.
  • Provides a thorough written record of all counseling sessions, including a comprehensive report addressing patients' presenting problems and current needs, and documentation of all relevant information/contacts pertaining to patient while observing confidentiality laws and carrying out the goals and objectives as established.
  • Identifies and analyzes the design of counseling, interventions, medical and psychological referrals, patient access, processes, etc., for counseling services. Modifies approach, communication, and interaction to take account of sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers. Implements or recommends appropriate changes to improve customer service, effectiveness, and efficiency that support the goals of Parkland.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
  • At least two years of counseling experience.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) certification.
  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of mental health counseling.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of clients both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of maternal and women's health issues, particularly perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse issues, and how mental health affects women throughout the reproductive years.
  • Knowledge of childhood/adolescent depression, ADHD, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and developmental challenges or knowledge of adult mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use/abuse as well as other adult psychiatric disorders.
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training or certification.

What We Offer

Parkland Health and Hospital System is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for the Mental Health Counselor position at Parkland Health and Hospital System.



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