Mental Health Counselor - KCPC LaGrange
La Grange, KY 
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Posted 25 days ago
Job Description


Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention including community and in home services.
  • Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, and case reviews, according to prescribed standards, and obtains co-signatures as required by Medicaid.
  • Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
  • Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree* in psychology, sociology, or human services as determined by the Medicaid program as a mental health field.

EXPERIENCE

  • Over six and up to twelve months of individual, group, and/or family counseling experience, or related volunteer or practicum experience, with relevant Bachelor's degree.
  • Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), mental health issues, treatments, therapies, etc., and their effectiveness on individuals and/or select population groups.
  • Basic interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Position has no unusual physical demands.
  • Position requires lifting of 10 pounds maximum.
  • Position may occasionally require walking or standing, stooping or bending.
  • May involve occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families depending upon specific client population.
  • Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites including client transportation.

Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

  • Health & Wellness
    • Medical Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Health Savings Account
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
    • Wellness Programs - Company Paid
  • Financial Wellbeing
    • Competitive Compensation Packages
    • Life Insurance - Company Paid
    • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
    • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
    • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
    • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
    • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Career Development and Growth
    • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
    • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
    • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
    • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
  • Work Life Balance
    • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
    • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
    • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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