Counselor - Lake Lure Academy and Polk County Schools Job at Blue Ridge Community Health Services
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Counselor to be part of our Behavioral Health Team at Lake Lure Academy and Polk County Schools.
The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient mental health treatment/service to patients in an integrated medical care setting and to youth in the school setting and to their families, as requested. The position requires interaction with provider agencies and referral sources, participating in team meetings when appropriate and requested, and offering education and support to the community
Eligible for a sign on bonus of $1000, $3000, or $5000 dependent on agreed contracted service length of 1, 2, or 3 years respectively.
About Blue Ridge Health
Blue Ridge Health (BRH) is a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs of Western North Carolina with accessible, high-quality, comprehensive primary care services. With 28 healthcare practices throughout the region and additional programs within schools, BRH offers primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and nutrition services that prioritize an exceptional patient care experience. For more than 55 years, BRH has served as the leader in community-focused healthcare, providing services to communities in Henderson, Rutherford, Polk, Buncombe, Transylvania, Jackson, Swain and Haywood counties.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: At Blue Ridge Health, the health and safety of our employees, clients and patients is our top priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on verifying that candidates are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with federal mandates. Individuals may submit a request for exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: At Blue Ridge Health, the health and safety of our employees, clients and patients is our top priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on verifying that candidates are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with federal mandates. Individuals may submit a request for exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate existing, new and prospective patients based on their needs, desires and limitations
Maintain constant communication with patients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes
Provide Behavioral Health services in an integrated care setting
Maintain constant communication with patients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes
Provide Behavioral Health services in an integrated care setting
Provide Behavioral Health services in a school setting
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines
Build rapport with patients and their families and collaborate with the health care team.
Develop care plans for patients and provide therapeutic support as needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines
Build rapport with patients and their families and collaborate with the health care team.
Develop care plans for patients and provide therapeutic support as needed
Description of Primary Attributes:
Comfortable helping patients adapt to their limitations
Familiar with assisting families with important decisions about their loved ones
Ability to work in an integrated care setting with medical and other behavioral health providers
Ability to work with and critically analyze psychosocial models
Professional and Technical Knowledge:
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Valid and current LCSW license
LCAS or LCAC licensure
Ability to perform bio-psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable treatment plans
2 years clinical social work experience
Experience with Electronic Health Records
Experience in individual and group therapy including recovery work
Excellent listening and communication skills
Bilingual preferred
Valid and current LCSW license
LCAS or LCAC licensure
Ability to perform bio-psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable treatment plans
2 years clinical social work experience
Experience with Electronic Health Records
Experience in individual and group therapy including recovery work
Excellent listening and communication skills
Bilingual preferred
Physical Demands:
Moves in and out of provider offices, front office, hallways, and waiting room.
Some bending and stooping required. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds requires assistance.
Requires manual dexterity to maneuver for operating office equipment
Visual activity required to respond and react to client observations.
Eye and hand coordination and finger dexterity needed to perform data entry and reviewing software.
Must be able to read and generate written communication and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.
Some bending and stooping required. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds requires assistance.
Requires manual dexterity to maneuver for operating office equipment
Visual activity required to respond and react to client observations.
Eye and hand coordination and finger dexterity needed to perform data entry and reviewing software.
Must be able to read and generate written communication and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.
Blue Ridge Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
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