LPC

Job Description

Salary: Based On Experience

Teche Action Clinic, A Federally Qualified Health Center, per Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Licensed Professional Counselor position based at our Morgan City, Louisiana clinic. Services are delivered face-to-face and by interactive, technology-assisted teletherapy.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide, oversee, and/or administer a wide range of psychosocial evaluations/assessments, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, resourcing, and case management services which require a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration; record appropriate documentation of services including patient diagnosis and education, as well as in the electronic health record; initiating and implementing behavioral interventions; Work is performed in an office setting. Under the direction of the clinical supervisor, the LPC will provide individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy to children, adolescent, and adult populations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide case management, counseling and psychosocial assessments in an office setting; ensure appropriate psychosocial services are in place; assess needs of patients and personal support systems; build relationships with patients and advocate for their needs; develop and coordinate comprehensive service plans for all patients; monitor patients to assess the efficacy of the service plan; maintain accurate and timely records; maintain thorough knowledge of referral resources; collect data about patients through interview, case history, risk assessments, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper approaches or referral to other specialists; consult with other related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as require; improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers; use only standardized abbreviations, acronyms and symbols that are used throughout the organization; reduce the risk of healthcare acquired infections; comply with hand hygiene guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling Field;

Possess and maintain Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active

Possess and maintain teletherapy certification which meets all requirements of the professional’s Louisiana State Licensing Board

Maintain CME/CEU requirements necessary for license renewal in Louisiana

Minimum of one year experience required

Communication Ability:

Proficient in the English language, both in writing and speaking to be able to communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including patients, families, clinic staff and other healthcare professionals

Ability to effectively use verbal and written communication to share psychosocial information

Highly developed active listening, clarification, reflection and effective questioning skills

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

Math Skills:

Basic math skills; Mathematical and statistical skills to understand the statistical concepts that support psychological research; read and interpret research articles, including interpreting tables, graphs, and statistical analyses

Reasoning Ability:

Possess strong reasoning and thinking skills

Possess highly developed skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives

Possess highly developed skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action

Critical thinking skills when making diagnoses and developing treatment plans; keep up to date on research trends; basic knowledge of psychiatric medications

Possess highly developed skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating clinic policies and procedures

Computer Skills:

Possess strong computer skills, including working with word processing and data entering applications, as well as with medical software applications

Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and the Internet

Education/training or work experience in computer basics and data entry, output, and reporting

Intermediate proficiency in the use of basic office/computer software (i.e. computer, Microsoft, email, fax machine, printer, telephone/voicemail, etc.)

Technology competence: EHR/PM systems, email, smartphone

Professional Skills:

Acceptance, Empathy, Problem-Solving, Rapport-Building, Flexibility, Self-Awareness, and Multicultural Competence

Highly knowledgeable with DSM diagnosis and ICD coding

Possess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health

Ability to solve problems, monitor and examine patients

Knowledgeable of community resources

Highly knowledgeable with applying therapeutic orientations on a case by case basis

Ability to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues

Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients and their supports

Highly knowledgeable in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or addictive disorders and in psychoeducational techniques aimed at the prevention of such disorders

Consultation to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations

Research into more effective therapeutic treatment modalities

Cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapies

Knowledge of principles and practices of health care planning and management sufficient to manage, direct and coordinate the operation of a health care organization

Knowledge of the purposes, organization and policies of the community’s health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, caregivers, and the public

Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives

Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the clinic sufficient to direct its operations and to provide effective patient care

Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment

Ability to be culturally sensitive and effective when working with ethnically diverse populations

Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions

Ability to establish and maintain quality control standards

Ability to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlines

Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel

Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

Participate in problem-solving and implementation of plans for departmental improvement

Demonstrate a desire to learn more and actively pursues that desire for professional development

Benefits Package:

Medical, Vision and Dental Health Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401K Plan Benefits

Paid Sick Time

National Health Service Corps Site

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness through Federal and State Programs

Eligibility Requirements:

All employees must meet eligibility standards in order to be considered for the position applying for. Internal applicants must be with be with the organization for at least one year, with no disciplinary actions on file. If you have not been with the organization for a year, approval from your direct supervisor will be needed.

**Due to CMS Mandate all applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to onboarding with TAC with the exception of an approved Medical or Religious Exemption.**