•  Interviews patients to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information. 

• Observes patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior. 

•  If employee is trained and certified, selects and administers various tests such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results. 

•  If employee is trained and certified, reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs. 

• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling disorders and other problems. 

• Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions. 

• Discusses progress toward therapeutic goals with patients. 

• Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed. 

• Conducts therapy sessions. 

• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment by telephonic/ telehealth methodologies as indicated by patient needs and state guidelines. 

• Refers patients to additional services to supplement treatment and counseling. 

• Documents the visit in the EMR in an accurate and timely manner. 

•  Participates in behavioral health quality improvement programs.         

•  Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.     

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

Bachelors Degree plus a Master Degree in counseling required.

Preferred Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems Database software and Word Processing software.