LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC)

Counselor

About Campbell County Health:

Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day.

Job Description:

• Provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis interventions, individual, family and group therapy, and case management.
• Develops and monitors treatment plans, monitors treatment progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data.
• Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for behavioral health clients.
• Provides clinically appropriate therapy, utilizing best practices whenever possible.
• Engages in departmental activities, solves problems, participates in strategic planning, and contributes positively to workplace morale.
• Participates in on-call crisis rotation after hours and assists with walk-in crises during business hours as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with courts, law enforcement, physicians, hospital staff, Department of Family Services, Probation Offices, Campbell County School District, and other community agencies.
• Maintains clinical documentation as required by department policy, community mental health and substance abuse standards, and Medicaid policies.
• Maintains competence in multicultural issues and demonstrates respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for Behavioral Health services, Kid Clinic, and Campbell County Memorial Hospital.
• Engages in departmental quality assurance and utilization management activities, including monthly chart reviews.
• Provides community-based psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families as applicable.
• Maintains professional licensure through required educational and training experiences.
• Participates in promoting mental health and/or the prevention of substance abuse.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program including laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: A master's degree in a mental health discipline or related field is required.
• Licensure: Licensed or license-eligible as a licensed mental health professional is required. If not licensed at the time of hire, must obtain licensure or provisional licensure within one month of hire.
• Certifications Required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience: Preferred, not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR) including professional licensure.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to HIPPA, CFR 42 and 45, EMTALA, etc.
• Achieves a minimum productivity of 1,200 client hours.
• Able to relate to clients, staff, other employees, employees of community agencies, and the public in a manner that facilitates delivery of clinical services.
• Able to assess, appraise, evaluate, and understand complex mental health concepts and client functioning.
• Able to communicate to clients, professionals, employees, and the public at a level appropriate to the circumstances.
• Computer knowledge, including the ability to enter material into electronic records, and operate fax, computer, and copy machines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups: Pediatric (Age 1-11), Adolescent (12-18), Adult (19-64), Geriatric (Age 65 and older).