Licensed Professional Counseling (Laredo, TX)
Company: Mercy
Location: Laredo
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life
a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional
service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique
gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most
of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and
discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100
Places to Work."Overview: As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you
will play a crucial role in providing mental health assessment and
treatment to patients at Mercy Clinic. You will work
collaboratively with healthcare providers to develop and implement
personalized treatment plans. Your responsibilities will include
conducting assessments, providing counseling and therapy services,
and offering crisis intervention when necessary. You will also
educate patients on coping strategies and mental wellness.
Additionally, you will adhere to clinic protocols and procedures
pertaining to Integrated Behavioral Health.The ideal candidate will
have a strong understanding of behavioral health, excellent
communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a
team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and
psychological evaluations to identify patient needs and develop
appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based therapy and brief behavioral and
cognitive behavioral interventions geared toward functional
restoration.
- Conducts ongoing assessments to monitor patient progress and
adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address
mental health issues and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate behavioral
health services into overall patient care.
- Offer crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing
acute mental health episodes.
- Triages patients with severe mental disorders or high-risk
behavioral problems to other community resources for Specialty
Mental Health services consistent with internal policies and
procedures.
- Educate patients on mental health conditions, treatment
options, and coping strategies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in
compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss
patient progress and coordinate care.
- Stay current with developments in the field of behavioral
health through continuing education and professional development.
Skills Needed:
- Strong knowledge of psychological theories and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct assessments and develop treatment
plans.
- Proficiency in crisis intervention techniques.
- Strong ethical, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented
environment.
- Empathy and compassion for patients dealing with mental health
and chronic medical illnesses.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient
populations.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR)
systems.Required Qualifications:
- Education: A master's degree in psychology or counseling is
required.
- Experience:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a clinical setting,
providing behavioral health services to adults.
- Experience working with trauma, depression and anxiety
disorders, grief and crisis intervention in a clinical
setting.
- Licensure: Must hold a valid Licensed Professional Counselor
(LPC) license in the state of Texas.
- Fully Bilingual: English and Spanish. Preferred
Qualifications:
- Experience with PCBH model.
- Brief intervention skills.We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one
comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition
reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few
of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including
those working 32 hours or more per pay period! We're bringing to
life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our
supportive community will be behind you every step of your day,
especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer
new models of care and transform the health care experience through
advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to
help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What
Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go
hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense
of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're
also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver
excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds
like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Professional Counselor,
Laredo, Psychology, LPC, LPC-A
Keywords: Mercy, Laredo , Licensed Professional Counseling (Laredo, TX), Other , Laredo, Texas
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