Mental Health Counselor - Outpatient

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling to patients and their families through individual and/or group settings.
• Perform mental health evaluations, including assessing need for ongoing counseling or other services.
• Use techniques and interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Work with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in session.
• Complete appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.
• Identify concerns and make referrals to other treatments as needed.
• Provide communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress as appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and fulfill provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.