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What is the role of a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR at Morris Hospital?

The BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR position at Morris Hospital is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR job located?

Morris, Illinois, 60450, United States

What type of employment is offered for this BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR job near me in Morris, Illinois at Morris Hospital

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
- The Behavioral Health Counselor provides consultation, education, and psychosocial services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patient and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plan with multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, helps enable patient to utilize medical care and access community resources. Role includes accessing medical records to perform ongoing performance improvement audits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional/Educational
  - Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, clinical/mental health counseling or related field.
  - Two years of experience in a clinical setting related to Behavioral Health patients required.
  - State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC, or related field preferred.
  - DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.
- Personal
  - Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resource and services.
  - Work requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
  - Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required.
  - Self-directed learner; enthusiastically seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others to participate in improvement activities. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations.
  - Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and families, and all care providers.
  - Possesses advanced conflict resolution skills.
  - Ability to work independently and be self-directing.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

- Medical, dental, vision plans

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting

- Life insurance

- Disability coverage

- Nurse residency program

- Wellness program

- Health club / gym membership reimbursement

- Reward & Recognition programs

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Employee Assistance Program

https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical--dental--vision-and-flexible-spending-account

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR in Morris, Illinois at Morris Hospital

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