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

EncompassCare Clinical Counseling

#Interdisciplinary Staff #Older Adults #Treatment Plans #Individual Therapy #Group Therapy #LPCC #LPC #LISW

Quick overview

Responsibilities

include conducting diagnostic assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing individual or group therapy to residents in nursing homes. The role also requires utilizing outcomes tools to monitor treatment effectiveness and consulting with interdisciplinary staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must maintain active licensure as a social worker or professional counselor in Ohio, with experience serving older adults being preferred but not mandatory. Essential behaviors include strong therapeutic, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Communication SkillsDiagnostic AssessmentsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsTreatment Plan DevelopmentTherapeutic SkillsEthical AdherenceEvaluating SkillsActive Licensure MaintenanceOutcomes Tools Utilization

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.