Behavioral Health Clinician - Lark Clinic - FT

Mercy Clinic Springfield - Behavioral Health Lark

Full-Time: Monday - Friday

Days

Overview:
Responsible for providing assistance and guidance to individuals and their families experiencing medical and/or psychosocial crisis precipitated by their illness or subsequent developments. Provides a variety of services that may include but are not limited to disposition services, information and referral services, financial counseling services, protective services, individual, group, family and marital/couples therapy for patients in an outpatient setting, and their families. Coordinates therapy needs for assigned patients/clients.

• Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology.
• Licensure: Licensed clinical social worker (LSCW), licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or licensed psychologist.
• Experience: Previous psychiatric experience.
• Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card or complete a course within their probation period.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of a variety of therapy interventions, including brief therapy and psychiatric disorders; skilled in therapeutic communication and conflict management; able to defuse potentially violent situations, possess superior interaction and critical thinking skills and sound judgment.

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