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Job Requisition ID:

R00038320

Job Category:

Clinician

Organization:

SOM-Psychiatry-Division of Psychology Research

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Supervisor - Licensed Professional Counselor - SOM-Psychiatry

Job Summary:

To provide direct supervision to P-LPCs. Must provide a minimum of 1 hour face-to-face supervision per week for every 40 hours worked or 25 direct service hours completed for each P-LPC being supervised.

To provide patients and family members with psychosocial support and counseling needed to cope with issues which arise from various emotional or physical problems. To coordinate a variety of services including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education and implementation, and psychosocial assessments.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in counseling. Five (5) years counseling experience and at least two (2) years post licensure experience. Previous experience in a clinical or educational setting working with children with educational, communication, or behavioral difficulties preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  LPC-S credential through Mississippi Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for counseling and guidance. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to gather, record, and analyze data. Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct supervision to P-LPCs providing therapeutic services to clients. Conducts at least 1 hr weekly supervision for each P-LPC for every 40 hours worked or 25 direct client hours completed by the P-LPC.
• Conducts and documents detailed psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient/family. Meets the needs of transplant applicants and donors and/or level ii evaluations to determine mental illness/mental retardation discharge needs.  Documents according to departmental guidelines and standards, prepares reports and maintains records as needed.
• Reassesses, monitors, and documents needs and interventions. Ensures that medical coverage is obtained by securing the appropriate documentation and materials. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and recommends alternative plans as needed.
• Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes. Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance. Recommends referrals and allocates community resources as appropriate.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and analysis, development and participation in continuing education programs, development and editing of policies and procedures, and serving on committees; prepares and maintains applicable reports and records. Attends and participates in staff, committee department and other administrative meetings as directed.
• Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to health and social services. Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact on patient care (e.g., advance directives, child and elder abuse etc.) keep current with social work and health care developments and increase enhancement of job-related knowledge.
• Act as a liaison to financial counseling to assist patients in the application process for state assistance, charity care or other programs.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.     

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Posting Date:

09/12/2024

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):