Counselor - Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology

Counselor – Springfield East Obstetric and Gynecology 

Job Summary: 

The Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). 

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for Psychoeducation group facilitation.  

• Provides in-person facilitation of intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), or outpatient psychotherapy.  

• Participates in information gathering, screenings, discharge planning, and post-discharge calls. 

• Provides crisis assessment and referral services, offering community resource knowledge and collaboration. 

• Completes Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). 

• Participates in continued education and in-service training.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education: 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Expressive Art or related field (required) 

Licensing & Certifications: 

• Required to have one of the below upon hire or within 24 months of hire: (required) 

• Counselor in Training (CIT) 

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) 

• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (preferred) 

• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) (preferred) 

Experience: 

• Experience in a healthcare or social services setting (preferred)  

• If associate is a non-licensed eligible counselor, must have a minimum of one year work experience in healthcare, human or social services setting. (required)