COUNSELOR - LISW in Canton, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

Ohio Physicians Professional Corp

To assess symptoms and provide out-patient counseling services for the Aultman Health Foundation employees (clients), if needed, to meet their psychosocial needs.

• Graduate of approved school with a master's degree in counseJing or related field and licensure as a counselor, LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW required.

• Experience in providing evidence-based treatment, including short tcnn therapy.

• Valid licensure in the State of Ohio.

• One year of experience in an out-patient treatment setting.

• Refined written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of managed care concepts in relation to financial aspects of client care.

• Must be able to cope with the emotional and mental stress of the position and deadlines imposed on specific duties.

• Refined organizational skills with a well-developed style of diplomacy, assertiveness, and a tolerance for ambiguity.

• Able to use critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities and an understanding of systems and change process.

• Able to function independently, with autonomy, displaying personal integrity and always maintaining confidentiality.

• Able to work with all levels of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Refined negotiating skills and the ability to deal with conflict resolution.

• Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks.

• Functions in the role as client/family advocate, intervening as needs indicate.

• Dresses in professional manner.

• Facilitate individual intake psychotherapy as needed for all the AHF entities.

• Assist employees/clients and psychiatrist with appropriate community planning and follow up treatment.

• Coordinate referrals to clinically appropriate levels of care.

• Collaborate with community agencies and other mental health care providers as needed.

• Work collaboratively with the United Way Prosperity Center resource to ensure referral to appropriate community agencies.

• Discuss and review individualized care plans with patients and treatment team.

• Be an active and participating member of the treatment team.

• Act as an advocate for all employees as appropriate.

• Create and foster a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.

• Supports strategic organizational goals creating a unique component of an employee assistance program.

• Facilitate crisis de-escalation to employees when needed and appropriate.

• Abide by the Aultman Code of Conduct and confidentiality of all information at all times.

• The completion of all annual requirements is mandatory every year.

• Works 8 to 10 hours per day, adjusting hours to meet the customer's needs.

• Must maintain an excellent attendance record.

• Must adhere to Aultman Health Foundation policies and procedures.

• Must fulfill position description requirements.

• ls subject to frequent intenuptions during perfonnance of duties.

• Must be able to travel to various location sites for employee meeting times or providing clinical services.

• Must be able to utilize computers/ word processing.

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Lifting over 100 lbs

Forward Reaching

Overhead Reaching

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Climbing

Stairs/Ladder

Bending/Stooping

Twisting/Turning

Kneeling/Squatting

Crawling

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Carrying over 100 lbs

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Fine motor coordination

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other