Part-time Mental Health Counselor: JFK Clinic

Mental Health Counselor Part-time: 16 hours a week JFK Clinic (Main Mercy Campus) We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work." Overview: Provide appropriate psychosocial support and therapy services to adult, child and adolescent patients. Interpret the patient's perception of diagnosis and treatment as revealed through all means of communication both verbal and nonverbal. Develop individual treatment plans based on an assessment of the patient's development, temperament, coping style, medical plan and available social supports. Use developmentally appropriate methods in preparing patient and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures. Provide emotional support and work on coping skills during patients identified stress points. Utilize stress reduction and relaxation techniques to facilitate adaptive coping and provide opportunities for self expression to promote self healing. Plan and implement family and individual sessions based on patient and unit needs. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Qualifications: Education: Masters degree in psychology, counseling, or social work Licensure: Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) Experience: Minimum one year experience working in Behavioral Health related field. Certification/Registration: SAFE Other skills & knowledge: Strong background in behavior disorders, bereavement issues and health issues. Strong communication skills and ability to build a quick rapport with patients and families. We Offer Great Benefits: Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period! We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. mental health, counselor, licensed counselor, therapist, PLPC