LMSW/LPC MidMichigan Community Health Services Coleman School Base Clinic

SUMMARY

This position works as an LMSW Counselor or LPC to provides a full range of effective Behavioral Health services to adolescent patients. Participates in interdepartmental, intersystem and external committees, meetings and activities to promote the mission, values and business of MidMichigan Community Health Services. . Our organization and our employees are eligible for a variety of student loan repayment options including but not limited to: state loan repayment, federal loan repayment, and various programs pertaining specifically to behavioral health professionals.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides counseling services to individuals, families and groups, based on individual treatment plans. Plans treatment based on the individual’s needs and resources as well as on clinic and community resources.
• Maintains good communication and collaborative relationships with referring medical providers and other staff and recommends additional referrals for patients as needed. Coordinates with professionals involved in patient care to insure collaboration and continuity of services.
• Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of community resources and assists patients as needed in accessing these resources as appropriate. Is available for consultation with other clinic staff regarding community resources.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention as appropriate regarding degree of danger and immediacy of crisis situations. Designs and carries out appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
• Carries out all duties with the highest professional standards, especially maintenance of patient confidentiality, as delineated in the Codes of Ethics appropriate to profession.
• Represents MCHS to the community at large in a professional and helpful manner.
• Maintains pertinent patient information in the medical record. Completes progress notes in a timely fashion.
• Fulfills additional responsibilities as requested.
• Keep up to date with new and revised state and federal regulations and statutes related to community health centers and patient care.
• Actively participate in a variety of committees as assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires sitting, bending, walking, lifting, and standing. Position requires adherence to strict time frames and deadlines at times without complete information regarding alternatives, legislative intent or regulatory issues.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in an office in a clinic environment with minimal exposure to noise, temperature discomfort and lighting inadequacies.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES

• Licensed Masters Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Completion of internship required by degree.
• One year of supervised experience in counseling setting.
• Current Michigan driver’s license.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel between clinic sites.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records or willingness to learn.
• Ability to function effectively, independently, and efficiently in a stressful and dynamic work environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling.
• Knowledge of current social and health problems related to psychological disorders and subsance use.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies.
• Knowledge of group dynamics.
• Skill of counseling.
• Skill in interviewing and communicating to elicit information and cooperation from patients.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients.
• Computer skills sufficient to write reports and document patient progress using electronic medical records.