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Clinical Counselor | Altercare Coshocton | Altercare Zanesville

EncompassCare Clinical Counseling

#Interdisciplinary Staff #Older Adults #Treatment Plans #Individual Therapy #Group Therapy #Full-Time #Licensure #Social Worker

Quick overview

The counselor will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide individual or group therapy to residents in nursing homes. This role also involves utilizing outcomes tools to monitor treatment effectiveness and collaborating with other interdisciplinary staff as necessary.

Requirements summary

Candidates 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 services to older adults is preferred but not mandatory for application.

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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 full-time position averaging 36-40 hours per week with full-time benefits. This position will be located at Altercare Coshocton (1991 Ostego Ave. Coshocton, OH 43812) and Altercare Zanesville (4200 Harrington Drive, Zanesville, OH).

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.

Clinical Counselor | Altercare Coshocton | Altercare Zanesville

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