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Clinical Counselor | Altercare Newark South (AL) | Altercare Newark North | Part Time

EncompassCare Clinical Counseling

#Interdisciplinary Staff #Communication #Older Adults #Treatment Plans #Individual Therapy #Group Therapy #Problem-Solving #Part Time

Quick overview

The counselor will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop and revise individualized treatment plans, and provide individual and/or group therapy to residents in nursing homes. Responsibilities also include utilizing outcomes tools to monitor treatment effectiveness and consulting with interdisciplinary staff as necessary.

Requirements summary

Applicants must maintain active licensure to practice as a counselor or social worker in Ohio, specifically holding an LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW license. Experience providing counseling or therapy services to older adults is preferred but not mandatory.

Communication SkillsTreatment PlanningDiagnostic AssessmentsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsEthical ComplianceTherapeutic SkillsEvaluating SkillsOutcomes Tools Monitoring

Job description

Position Summary

This is not your typical counseling job!

If you have a passion for working in a creative environment with older adults, then this Clinical Counseling position is for you! It is a part time position. This position will be located at Altercare Newark South (AL) (17 Forry St. Newark, OH 43055) and Altercare Newark North (151 Price Rd. Newark, OH 43055).

Position Responsibilities for a Counselor

Conducts diagnostic assessments/updates, develops/revises/implements individualized treatment plans, and provides individual and/or group therapy to residents of nursing homes.
Utilizes outcomes tools to monitor effectiveness of treatment.
Consults and collaborates with other interdisciplinary staff as needed.
Maintains active licensure to practice as a counselor or social worker.

Essential Skills and Behaviors for a Clinical Counselor

Demonstrates solid therapeutic and evaluating skills, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), and positive problem-solving skills. Abides by the EncompassCare and/or professional code of ethics.

Education/Experience

Requires an active state license to practice as a social worker or professional counselor in Ohio. Experience in providing counseling/therapy services to older adults preferred but not required.

The Company

EncompassCare, a provider of post-acute therapy services, clinical counseling, and ancillary nursing services, is seeking a compassionate and driven counselor with an LPC, LPCC, LSW or LISW licensure to join our team.