Mental Health Counselor

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Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Mental Health Counselor and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

Promise Healthcare is looking for a full-time Mental Health Counselor to join our health center. Promise Healthcare provides primary medical care and behavioral health services and has on-site dental services.

This position provides culturally competent psychotherapy or counseling to individuals, groups, or families at one or more of all of our locations. Interviews patients to coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs and collaborates with primary medical, behavioral, and oral health care providers to deliver integrated care for patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Receives referrals and assesses the mental health needs of patients.
Provides direct counseling to patients promptly.
Monitors patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Consumer therapy plans drafted, and consumer outcomes measured.
Maintains records in an electronic health record related to counseling, collaboration, and all patient contact, in keeping with requirements of funding sources and completed promptly.
Updates treatment plans as required and present case consultations.
Makes referrals for specialized services and tracks progress.
Collaborates with medical and social services providers regarding patients' emotional and psychological needs.
Advocates for improved services for patients with mental health needs.
Helps to design and structure an effective mental health program within Promise Healthcare.
May provide group counseling and/or emergency triage services as needed.
Educate patients and their families about the nature of addiction and effective coping strategies.
Assists patients in developing skills and strategies to prevent relapse (if substance use patient).
Maintains scheduling capabilities to ensure adequate patient access to appointments.
Maintain progress notes and other documentation required for the patient medical record and utilization management within the timelines outlined by Promise Healthcare policy.
Stay current with continuing education and licensing.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of local medical and social service systems.
Strong documentation skills and comfort in an electronic health record.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinic setting.
Clinical skills to facilitate client sessions and social groups.
Ability and willingness to work competently across a wide domain of therapeutic modalities.
Above average level of interest in working with people including disadvantaged populations.
Ability to work in situations involving a high level of contact with others.
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and to utilize appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Ability to adhere to assigned professional code of ethics.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education / Experience Requirements:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Psychologist welcome.
Previous experience working with children, adolescents & families with diverse social and behavioral challenges.
Experience working with substance abuse patients in addition to mental health is preferred.
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LSAC) credential or equivalent desired and or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or equivalent.

AMAZING BENEFITS: LOAN REPAYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with employer match
FSA
Vacation
Sick Leave
Continuing Education
NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - For more information please visit:

Loan repayment program is available through HRSA's National Health Services Corp loan repayment program and the State of Illinois loan repayment program. Up to $75,000 in loan repayment for clinicians working with substance use disorders. One time enhancement for Spanish language proficiency up to $5000.

About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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