LPC/LCSW

Teche Action Clinic, A Federally Qualified Health Center, per Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Mental Health Counselor position based at our Franklin, 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.**