Counselor - LOSC

Counselor

Responsibilities:

• Assisting patients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
• Analysing patients’ behavioral patterns to diagnose mental health disorders.
• Developing suitable treatment programs based on patients' diagnoses.
• Adjusting treatment programs accordingly.
• Recommending activities and exercises to help patients develop the skills and mechanisms needed to manage their diagnoses or overcome
• their phobias and addictions.
• Maintaining detailed counselling and observation notes on each patient.
• Collaborating with patients' families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients' progress.
• Educating younger patients’ parents and teachers on using play to improve communication issues.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling,

or other Behavioral Health related field.

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years of combined experience working with individuals with substance use and

mental health disorders

Licenses and certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (preferred)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (preferred)
• AHA BLS