The Unlicensed Social Worker/Counselor/Mental Health Clinician provides counseling to patient’s in a variety of settings including medical facilities, hospitals, clinics, learning centers and other organizations that are in need of assistance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides necessary counseling as required for the patient/client
- Assesses the patient/clients’ psychosocial needs, and evaluate the progress with the care team and/or supervisor
- Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goals for each patient/client
- Focuses on assisting patients/clients through the discharge process of both in and out-patient treatment facilities as applicable
- Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatment plans
- Facilitates patient progress and referrals with other agencies
- Adheres to all Maxim and Facility policies and procedures
- Observes and reports patient/client progress per facility protocol
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contract requirements
- The Counselor may possess an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing or other Human Development Major
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs