Mental Health Counselor - Outpatient

The Mental Health Counselor provides outpatient mental health counseling to patients within the Behavioral Health Department under the direction of a clinical supervisor.

• Provide mental health counseling to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.

• Performs mental health evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
• Provides counseling to patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session
• Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
• Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
• Provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate
• Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.