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

EncompassCare Clinical Counseling

#Healthcare #Treatment Plans #LPCC #LPC #Social Services #Nursing Home #LISW #LSW #Diagnostic Assessments

Quick overview

The counselor conducts diagnostic assessments and implements individualized treatment plans for nursing home residents. They provide individual and group therapy while collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to monitor treatment effectiveness.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an active state license to practice as a social worker or professional counselor in Ohio (LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW). Experience providing therapy to older adults is preferred but not required.

professional certificateCommunication SkillsTreatment PlanningDiagnostic AssessmentsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyProblem-Solving SkillsClinical CounselingTherapeutic Evaluation

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.