Counselor - Behavioral Health - Maryview Medical Center

Counselor - In Patient Behavioral Health Unit

Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia

Full Time, Days

Job Summary:

The Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Psychoeducation group facilitation.
• Provides in-person facilitation of intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), or outpatient psychotherapy.
• Participates in information gathering, screenings, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls.
• Provides crisis assessment and referral services, offering community resource knowledge and collaboration.
• Completes Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required)

Licensing & Certifications:

• Required to have one of the below upon hire or within 24 months of hire:
• Counselor in Training (CIT)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (preferred)
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) (preferred)

Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare or social services setting (preferred)
• If associate is a non-licensed eligible counselor, must have a minimum of one year work experience in healthcare, human or social services setting. (required)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.